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SECTION 290 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(The upper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to one thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 292 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 290 in Simple Words
Section 290 of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who commits a public nuisance, not covered by other provisions of the Code, shall be punished with a fine of up to two hundred rupees.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committing a public nuisance | Fine | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Committing a public nuisance
Punishment : Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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