Question

Adulteration of food or drink is a punishable offence

• A. Under Section 274-276 of IPC
• B. Under Section 277-278 of IPC
• C. Under section 272-273 of IPC
• D. None of the above

Hint:

When studying the IPC, group offences by chapter. For Chapter XIV (Public Health), remember the key clusters: Food/Drink Adulteration (272-273), Drug Adulteration (274-276), and Pollution (277-278).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), contains a chapter on offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency, and morals. Adulteration of food and drink is a key offence under this chapter.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Chapter XIV of the IPC deals with these offences. Let's look at the relevant sections:
- Section 272 deals with the "Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale." It makes it an offence to adulterate any article of food or drink, so as to make such article noxious, with the intent to sell it or knowing it to be likely that it will be sold as food or drink.
- Section 273 deals with the "Sale of noxious food or drink." It makes it an offence to sell, or offer or expose for sale, any article which has been rendered or has become noxious, or is in a state unfit for food or drink.
- Sections 274-276 deal with the adulteration of drugs and the sale of adulterated drugs.
- Sections 277-278 deal with fouling water and making the atmosphere noxious to health.
Therefore, the specific offences related to the adulteration of food or drink are covered under Sections 272 and 273 of the IPC.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The adulteration of food or drink is a punishable offence under Sections 272-273 of the IPC.