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Section 270 — Intentional or rash act likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life

Consolidated view is experimental and may be broken for certain provisions.

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270.MalignantIntentional or rash act likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life

Whoever malignantlyintentionally or rashly 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 24 years, or with fine, or with both.