IPC → BNS
IPC Section 291 in BNS
IPC Section 291 corresponds to BNS Section 293 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 291 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 293 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 293 — Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
Drafting note. Fine is defined as up to five thousand rupees.
Whoever repeats or continues a public nuisance, having been enjoined by any public servant who has lawful authority to issue such injunction not to repeat or continue such nuisance, shall be punished with simple imprisonment 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 291 in BNS?
IPC Section 291 is BNS Section 293 — Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue.
Has the provision changed?
Fine is defined as up 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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