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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).

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Website
www.indiacode.nic.in