IPC 269 — Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

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.

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