Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter 15 Offences Affecting The Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency And Morals

Section 279: Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.

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.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
  • Cognizable
  • Bailable
  • Triable by Any Magistrate.


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