This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. This comes under which section of IPC? 
Select and explain. 
A. S.270, IPC, B. S.269, IPC, C. S.191, IPC, D. S.197, IPC
B: S.269, IPC
Answer: B: S.269, IPC 
Explanation: S.269, IPC: Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. S.270, IPC: Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life (imprisonment upto 2 years.) S.191, IPC: Giving false evidence. S.197, IPC: Issuing or signing false ceificate (imprisonment upto 7 years.) Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology 29th Ed Page 47.