Bare ActsIndian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Section 290

Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for

The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 290 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).

Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Code, shall be punished with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Fine of 200 rupees--Non-cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.

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