Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Section 279 :
Fouling water of public spring or reservoir :
(See section 277 of IPC 1860)
Section : 279
Classification of Offence:
Offence : Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.
Punishment : Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable : Any Magistrate.
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Whoever voluntarily corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC 1860)
Section 277 :
Fouling water of public spring or reservoir:
(See section 279 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Defiling the water of a public spring or reservoir.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 3 months,or fine of 500 rupees, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable.
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate.
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Whoever voluntarily corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with the fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.