Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 286
Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance
Whoever does, with any poisonous substance, any act in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any person or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any poisonous substance in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from such poisonous substance, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Why this exists
Poisonous substances — pesticides, industrial chemicals, certain medicines — pose serious risks if handled or stored carelessly, especially around children or unsuspecting people. This section, continuing the old IPC Section 284, requires anyone possessing such substances to take reasonable safety measures, and punishes both reckless acts involving poison and negligent failure to secure it properly.