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⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024

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BNS Section 278 – Making atmosphere noxious to health

Chapter 15: Offences Affecting the Public Health Safety Convenience Decency and Morals · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 278 IPC S.278 ✓ Bailable Non-Cognizable ⚖ Magistrate Court

IPC Reference IPC S.278

Whoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing along a public way shall be punished with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.

ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Fine up to Rs 500. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.

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