Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
Full Text
Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Sanhita shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
Plain English Summary
Serves as a general residual provision prescribing a fine of up to one thousand rupees for any public nuisance that is not explicitly covered or punished under other sections of the Sanhita.
Key Legal Elements
- Commission of a public nuisance
- The specific nuisance is not otherwise punishable by any other provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Punishment
Fine up to ₹1,000
Practical Note
This is a residual/catch-all section used by municipal and police authorities to address minor public disturbances such as blocking paths, littering, or creating localized nuisances that do not qualify for more severe criminal charges.
हिंदी पाठ
जो कोई किसी ऐसे मामले में लोक न्यूसेन्स करेगा, जो इस संहिता द्वारा अन्यथा दण्डनीय नहीं है, वह जुर्माने से, जो एक हजार रुपए तक का हो सकेगा, दण्डित किया जाएगा।