SECTION 291 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
Last Updated: 01 Jun, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 291
According to section 291 of Indian penal code, 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.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
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Committing a nuisance after injunction to discontinue | Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months, or Fine, or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
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 offence is defined under IPC 291?
IPC 291 Offence: Committing a nuisance after injunction to discontinue.
What is the punishment for IPC 291 Case?
The punishment for IPC 291 is Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months, or Fine, or Both.
Is IPC 291 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 291 is a Cognizable.
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Is IPC 291 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 291 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 291 be tried?
IPC 291 is tried in the court of Any Magistrate.