CHAPTER XIV of CrPC : CHAPTER XIV: OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE, DECENCY AND MORALS

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rajesh, knowing he is infected, attends a large wedding ceremony without wearing a mask or maintaining social distance.

Applicable Section: 270 - Malignantly doing any act known to be likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life.

Explanation: Rajesh's actions are likely to spread a dangerous disease, and he does so with full knowledge of his infection. He can be punished with imprisonment for up to 2 years, or a fine, or both.

Example 2:

Scenario: A local vendor, Suresh, is caught selling milk that he has adulterated with water and harmful chemicals to increase his profit.

Applicable Section: 272 - Adulterating food or drink intended for sale, so as to make the same noxious.

Explanation: Suresh's actions make the milk harmful for consumption. He can be punished with imprisonment for up to 6 months, or a fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.

Example 3:

Scenario: Priya, a pharmacist, knowingly sells expired medicines to customers from her dispensary.

Applicable Section: 275 - Offering for sale or issuing from a dispensary any drug or medical preparation known to have been adulterated.

Explanation: Priya's actions endanger the health of her customers. She can be punished with imprisonment for up to 6 months, or a fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.

Example 4:

Scenario: During a festival, Ramesh sets off fireworks in a crowded market area, causing a fire that endangers many lives.

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