Section 273 of IPC : Section 273: Sale of noxious food or drink

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi runs a small grocery store in a local market in Delhi. He receives a batch of milk packets from his supplier, but upon inspection, he notices that the milk has a foul smell and is visibly spoiled. Despite knowing that the milk is unfit for consumption, Ravi decides to sell it to his customers to avoid financial loss. One of his customers, Priya, buys the milk and falls ill after consuming it. Priya files a complaint against Ravi. Under Section 273 of The Indian Penal Code 1860, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both, for selling noxious food.

Example 2:

Sunita owns a small roadside eatery in Mumbai. She prepares a batch of samosas using oil that has been reused multiple times and has become rancid. Despite knowing that the oil is no longer safe for cooking, she continues to use it to save costs. A customer, Rajesh, eats the samosas and suffers from severe food poisoning. Rajesh reports the incident to the local health authorities. Sunita can be prosecuted under Section 273 of The Indian Penal Code 1860 for offering food that is unfit for consumption, and she may face imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.