Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
27A. Penalty for manufacture, sale etc., of cosmetics in
contravention of this Chapter
Whoever himself or by any other person on his behalf
manufactures for sale or for distribution, or sells, or stocks or exhibits or
offers for sale-
(i) any cosmetic deemed to be spurious under section 17C shall
be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and
with fine;
(ii) any cosmetic other than a cosmetic referred to in clause
(i) above in contravention of any provisions of this Chapter or any rule made
thereunder shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to
one year or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.]