At Least Six-Month Jail For Those Selling Adulterated Food
Delhi/Hyderabad, Nov 14 (Maxim News): A Parliamentary panel has recommended a minimum imprisonment of six months for those selling adulterated food or drinks along with a minimum fine of Rs. 25,000.
In view of the serious health issues that can result from the consumption of adulterated food, the punishment provided for the offenders under this clause is inadequate, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs headed by BJP MP Brijlal said.
Referring to the sale of noxious food or drinks, the panel said the offense has the potential to affect the public at large and that the punishment provided for the offenders under this clause is also inadequate.
At present, the offense of food adulteration is punishable with a term that may extend to six months, or with a fine that may extend to Rs, 1,000 or both.
The committee also described as a “welcome step” the introduction of “community service” as one of the punishments under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (Maxim News)
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