Indian Penal Code, 1860
275. Sale
of adulterated drugs
Whoever, knowing any drug or medical preparation to have been
adulterated in such a manner as to lessen its efficacy, to change its
operation, or to render it noxious, sells the same, or offers or exposes it for
sale, or issues it from any dispensary for medicinal purposes as unadulterated,
or causes it to be used for medicinal purposes by any person not knowing of the
adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a
term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one
thousand rupees, or with both.