IPC Section 277 in BNS
IPC Section 277 corresponds to BNS Section 279 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 277 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 279 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 279 — Fouling water of public spring or reservoir
Drafting note. The upper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three months to six months and fine is increased from five hundred to five thousand rupees.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 277 in BNS?
IPC Section 277 is BNS Section 279 — Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.
Has the provision changed?
The upper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three months to six months and fine is increased from five hundred to five thousand rupees.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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