IPC Section 277 — Fouling water of public spring or reservoir

offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine up to ₹500, or both

As the section puts it: “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”

Summary

Whoever intentionally makes the water in a public spring or reservoir dirty or impure, making it less suitable for its usual use, can be punished. The punishment may be imprisonment for up to three months, or a fine of up to five hundred 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 three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

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BNS §279 — Fouling water of public spring or reservoir