With reference to Section 269 and 270 of the IPC consider following statements Sections 269 of IPC n...........

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With reference to Section 269 and 270 of the IPC, consider following statements

Sections 269 of IPC provides a jail term of six months and/or fine to those who perform negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.
Section 270 IPC provides for a jail term of two years and/or fine to those who perform malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.

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Sections 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 270 (malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) come under Chapter XIV of the Indian Penal Code– ‘Of Offences Affecting The Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals’.
While Section 269 provides for a jail term of six months and/or fine, Section 270 provides for a jail term of two years and/or fine. In Section 270, the word ‘malignantly’ indicates indicates a deliberate intention on the part of the accused.
During the coronavirus outbreak, penal provisions, such as Sections 188, 269 and 270 of the IPC, are being invoked to enforce the lockdown orders in various states.

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