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SECTION 277 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Fouling water of public spring or reservoir
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 277 in Simple Words
According to section 277 of the Indian Penal Code, if anyone intentionally pollutes or makes impure the water of a public spring or reservoir, making it less suitable for its usual purpose, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to three months or a fine of up to five hundred rupees, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiling the water of a public spring or reservoir | 3 Months or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Defiling the water of a public spring or reservoir
Punishment : 3 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Anyone who knowingly corrupts or fouls water in a public spring or reservoir so that it becomes unfit for its intended purpose is punished by imprisonment for up to three months or by a fine of up to 500 rupees.
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