Section 280 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with making atmosphere noxious to health. Under the old law this was Section 278 of the IPC.
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Section 280 BNS - Making atmosphere noxious to health
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 280 - Making atmosphere noxious to health
- Old provision
- Section 278 IPC
- Punishment
- Fine of 1,000 rupees.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 280 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 278 IPC | Modified | The u pper limit of the fine is increased from five hundred to one thousand rupees. |
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