Bare ActsThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Draft stage of translated version)

Section 271

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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.

Section 271 – The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Draft stage of translated version) | DailyLaw.ai