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SECTION 268 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Public nuisance
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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A common nuisance is not excused on the ground that it causes some convenience or advantage.
IPC 268 in Simple Words
According to section 268 of the Indian Penal Code, a person is guilty of a public nuisance if they do anything that causes harm, danger, or annoyance to the public or people living nearby, and such a nuisance cannot be excused even if it brings some convenience or advantage.
Public nuisance is committed by anyone who commits an act, or who is responsible for an illegal omission, that causes injury, danger, or annoyance in general to people who live or own property nearby, or who must necessarily cause harm, obstruction, danger, or annoyance in persons who are in proximity.
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What is Section 268 to 294?
Law and You > Indian Penal Code>Public Nuisance (268 IPC). The Indian Penal Code, chapter XIV, sections 268-294A, deals with public nuisance. The offences can include those that affect public health, safety and convenience as well as morals, decency, and decency. 1 May 2023
What is an example of a nuisance case?
If you were to throw pebbles on the plaintiff's property, that would be trespass. However, if your radio was played at a loud volume, it would be a nuisance. 22 Feb 2021
