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 for a term which may extend to 6 monthsone year, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 269 — Negligent act likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life
As in force on 1 February 2008.