Section 279
Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.
Full Text
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 six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Punishment
6 months imprisonment, or 5,000 fine, or both.
हिंदी पाठ
जो कोई स्वेच्छा से किसी सार्वजनिक झरने या जलाशय के पानी को गंदा या दूषित करता है, उसे 6 महीने तक की जेल या 5,000 रुपये तक का जुर्माना हो सकता है।