The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 277 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever voluntarily corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 500 rupees, or both--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.