Indian Penal Code, 1860

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

Section 290: Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for

Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Code, shall be punished with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.

Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue

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