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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 279 BNS - Fouling water of public spring or Reservoir

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
279 - Fouling water of public spring or Reservoir
Old provision
Section 277 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 279 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 277 IPC Modified The u pper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three months to six months and fine is increased from five hundred to five thousand rupees.

Section 279 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with fouling water of public spring or Reservoir. Under the old law this was Section 277 of the IPC.

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