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SECTION 291 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 291 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 291 related FAQs
Whoever repeats or continues a public nuisance, having been enjoined by any public servant who has lawful authority to issue such injunction not to repeat or continue such nuisance, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.



IPC 291 in Simple Words

Section 291 of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who continues a public nuisance after being ordered by a public servant to stop shall be punished with imprisonment up to six months, or with a fine, or both.


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Offence : Committing a nuisance after injunction to discontinue


Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months, or Fine, or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate






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What is Section 291 of the IPC?

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What is Section 292 of the IPC?

The sections 292, 293 & 294 of the IPC were enacted to protect the morals of the public by making it a criminal offence to sell obscene publications and literature to children.