Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Section 272
Whoever malignantly does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason
Statutory Content
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 two years, or with fine, or with both. likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. Disobedience to quarantine rule.