Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Sections	Particulars
Chapter XIV	Of Offences Affecting The Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency And Morals
269	Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
Description	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.