Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 278

IPC 278 in BNS: Section 280

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

Indian Penal Code

IPC 278 is now BNS 280.

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 sectionsBNS 280 · Making atmosphere noxious to health.
IPC 277 · Fouling water of public spring or reservoirIPC 279 · Rash driving or riding on a public way

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