Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 293

BNS 293: earlier IPC 291

Section 293 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 291 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 293 deals with continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue. 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 293 was IPC 291.

Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XIV
s. 291
Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
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, or with both.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XV
s. 293
Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue.
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.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 291
CognizableCognizable
BailableBailable
PunishmentSimple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both.
Triable byAny Magistrate.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.

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