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SECTION 290 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Description of IPC Section 290
According to section 290 of Indian penal code, Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Code, shall be punished with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.
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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Charged under IPC 290 what to do
Sec.290 ipc is a petty offences in the eye of the law.It deals that Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Code, shall be punished with fine which may extend t ....
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In General nuisance case is filed under section 290 of IPC and a small fine is levied.
Just ensure to get the case closed against you.
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Hi, You may try to discuss with the gym owner on the noise which is creating lot of disturbance. Check whether other neighbors are also facing the same issue. If it so then a memorandum of complaint ....
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please note until unless and until you are proved guilty during a fair trial your are not proved as accused and you can write any exam only after completion of trial and judgment you will be treated a ....
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suppression of facts leads to serious complications. file an affidavit describing your side of case. if police record is not there, it will be available in court, hence not be sarcadtic and commit blu ....
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nuissance of a neighbours barking pet dog
That based on the above facts in my opinion you could lodge a complaint under the prevention of cruelty to animals act, as under section 11(g) of the act their action would amount to cruelty. Also ....
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Hi, sorry to hear what you are going through.
In such cases it is better to inform the police station nearby by writting an application and also filing an FIR against such female member.
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High Court, Delhi
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Section 70 c and 120 IPC was filed without a written compliant by the victim. If you repeat this again you will be booked with nirbhaya act. Harassment of women was not a pretty case , next it wil ....
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FAQ's on IPC Section 290
What offence is defined under IPC 290?
IPC 290 Offence: Committing a public nuisance.
What is the punishment for IPC 290 Case?
The punishment for IPC 290 is Fine.
Is IPC 290 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 290 is a Non-Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 290 offence?
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Is IPC 290 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 290 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 290 be tried?
IPC 290 is tried in the court of Any Magistrate.
