Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 280

BNS 280: earlier IPC 278

Section 280 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 278 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 280 deals with making atmosphere noxious to health. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 280 was IPC 278.

Making atmosphere noxious to health.

Carried over
96% of the old wording kept
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XIV
s. 278
Making atmosphere noxious to health
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 five hundred rupees.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XV
s. 280
Making atmosphere noxious to health.
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.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 278
CognizableNon-cognizable
BailableBailable
PunishmentFine of 500 rupees
Triable byAny Magistrate.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 278 IPCBNS 280 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
Related sectionsIPC 278 · Making atmosphere noxious to health
BNS 279 · Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.BNS 281 · Rash driving or riding on a public way.

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