The Indian Penal Code (Act No. 45 of 1860). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 1860 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Water, General Keyword Offences/penalties Agricultural commodities Food quality control/food safety Fraud Animal welfare Irrigation Sewerage Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Code) provides for the offences and penalties committed by persons within India for every act or omission contrary to the provisions of this Code. The Code provides for punishment and penalties for offences committed, inter alia, in respect of property, human body, public health and safety, weights and measures etc. The Code includes penalties for adulteration of food or drinks meant for sale (sec. 270); sale of noxious food or drinks (sec. 271); fouling water of public spring or reservoir (sec. 277); harming animals (sec. 428); harming cattle (sec. 429); mischief by injury to works of irrigation, or supply of water meant for food or drink for human beings or animals (sec. 430); or any bridge or navigable river (sec. 431); or drainage (sec. 432); or damage to agricultural produce (sec. 435). Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in