BNS Section 279 — Fouling water of public spring or reservoir

CHAPTER XV OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE, DECENCY AND MORALS

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹5,000, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both”

Summary

Whoever deliberately corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, making it less fit for its normal use, can be punished with imprisonment of either kind for up to six months, or a fine of up to five thousand rupees, or both.

Official Text

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 six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

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IPC §277 — Fouling water of public spring or reservoir