IPC Section 278

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XIV

S. 278

Making atmosphere noxious to health

Description

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 neighborhood or passing along a public way, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Making atmosphere noxious to health

Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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