Section 276 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with sale of drug as a different drug or Preparation. Under the new law this is Section 278 of the BNS.
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Section 276 IPC - Sale of drug as a different drug or Preparation
Section 276 IPC is now
Section 278 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 276 - Sale of drug as a different drug or Preparation
- New provision
- Section 278 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 278 BNS | Modified | The u pper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees. |
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