Life term recommended for those who adulterate food, drink
The Law Commission has recommended life imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹10 lakh for those who knowingly manufacture or sell adulterated food. The Indian Penal Code currently prescribes a maximum imprisonment of six months and a fine of ₹1,000. Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha, however, have already amended the IPC to increase the punishment to life term.