Indian Penal Code, 1860
328. Causing hurt by means of poison, etc. with intent to
commit an offence
Whoever administers to or causes to be taken by any person any
poison or any stupefying, intoxicating or unwholesome drug, or other thing with
intent to cause hurt to such person, or with intent to commit or to facilitate
the commission of an offence or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby
cause hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a
term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.