IPC Section 277

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XIV

S. 277

Fouling water of public spring or reservoir

Description

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 three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Defiling the water of a public spring or reservoir

3 Months or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

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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