Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter 14 Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Section 277: 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 three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

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