IPC → BNS
IPC Section 278 in BNS
IPC Section 278 corresponds to BNS Section 280 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 278 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 280 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 280 — Making atmosphere noxious to health
Drafting note. The upper limit of the fine is increased from five hundred to one thousand rupees.
Whoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing along a public way, shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 278 in BNS?
IPC Section 278 is BNS Section 280 — Making atmosphere noxious to health.
Has the provision changed?
The upper limit of the fine is increased from five hundred to one 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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