The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 278 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Fine of 500 rupees--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.