(1)whoever mixes or permits to be mixed with any liquor or intoxicating drug any noxious substances or any substance which is likely to cause disability or grievous hurt or death to human beings, shall, on conviction, be punishable,-(i)if, as a result of such an act, disability or grievous hurt or death is caused to any person, with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than [three years] but which may extend upto imprisonment for life, and with fine which extend upto rupees one lakh;(ii)in any other case, with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend upto ten years, and with fine which may extend upto fifty thousand rupees.Explanation. For the purpose of [this section and section 37B] [Substituted by Act No.20 of 1994.] the expression "grievous hurt" shall have the same meaning as in section 320 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act 45 of 1860).
