Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 276BNS 278

Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation

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What changed

  • The upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.

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Under Section 278 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 276 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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What is IPC 276 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 276 (Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation) corresponds to Section 278 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 276 and BNS 278?

The upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.

How do I cite BNS 278 in a pleading?

Under Section 278 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 276 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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