Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Section 280 :
Making atmosphere noxious to health :
(See section 278 of IPC 1860)
Section : 280
Classification of Offence:
Offence : Making atmosphere noxious to health.
Punishment : Fine of 1000 rupees
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Non-cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable : Any Magistrate.
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Whoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing along a public way, shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC 1860)
Section 278 :
Making atmosphere noxious to health:
(See section 280 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Making atmosphere noxious to health.
Punishment :Fine of 500 rupees.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Non-cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable.
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate.
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Whoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighborhood or passing along public way, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.