BNS 271 — Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

271. Whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and
which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection
of any disease dangerous to life, shall be punished with imprisonment of
either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine,
or with both.
 Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.

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