Indian Penal Code 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.
