2. Amendment of section 272, Central Act No. 45 of 1860.

In section 272 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act No. 45 of 1860), hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as the principal Act, for the existing expression "shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.", the expression "shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to seven years and with fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees and if such adulteration of article of food or drink is dangerous to human life, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees." shall be substituted.