Bare ActsIndian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Section 291

Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue

The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 291 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).

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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.

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