Section 278 BNS: Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation

Section 278 BNS | BNS 278

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.

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FAQs of BNS Section 278

  1. 278 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 278 of the BNS: Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.

  2. 278 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 278 of the BNS is non-cognizable.

  3. 278 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 278 of the BNS is bailable.

  4. 278 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 278 of the BNS is triable by any Magistrate.

Important Points

  • Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
  • In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.

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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs

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