Whoever, knowing any drug or medical preparation to have been adulterated in such a manner as to lessen its efficacy, to change its operation, or to render it noxious, sells the same, or offers or exposes it for sale, or issues it from any dispensary for medicinal purposes as unadulterated, or causes it to be used for medicinal purposes by any person not knowing of the adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
271 IPC Disobedience to quarantine rule
272 IPC Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
273 IPC Sale of noxious food or drink
275 IPC Sale of adulterated drugs
276 IPC Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation
277 IPC Fouling water of public spring or reservoir
278 IPC Making atmosphere noxious to health