The Poisons Act, 1919

Section 1. Short title and extent

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

1. Short title and extent.— (1) This Act may be called the Poisons Act, 1919. 3[(2) It extends to the whole of India: Provided that it shall not apply to the State of Jammu and Kashmir* except to the extent to which the provisions of this Act relate to the importation into India of any specified poison.]

Source: India Code