BNS Section 278 - Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation.

Description of BNS Section 278 - Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation.
Whoever knowingly sells, or offers or exposes for sale, or issues from a dispensary for medicinal purposes, any drug or medical preparation, as a different drug or medical preparation, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Punishment | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. |
Cognizance | Non-cognizable |
Bail | Bailable |
Triable | Triable by Any Magistrate. |