Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
Full Text
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.
Plain English Summary
Prescribes punishment for anyone who continues or repeats a public nuisance after being legally ordered (enjoined) by an authorized public servant to stop.
Key Legal Elements
- Existence of a public nuisance
- A lawful injunction/order to discontinue or not repeat the nuisance issued by a public servant with authority
- The accused repeats or continues the nuisance in defiance of the order
Punishment
Simple imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹5,000, or both
Practical Note
This section is typically applied when individuals defy official warnings/notices issued by municipal, environmental, or police authorities to stop activities like unauthorized loudspeakers, illegal dumping, or road obstructions.
हिंदी पाठ
जो कोई किसी लोक सेवक द्वारा, जो ऐसा व्यादेश देने के लिए विधिपूर्ण प्राधिकार रखता हो, यह आदेश दिए जाने पर भी कि वह किसी लोक न्यूसेन्स को न दोहराए या चालू न रखे, ऐसे लोक न्यूसेन्स को दोहराएगा या चालू रखेगा, वह सादा कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि छह मास तक की हो सकेगी, या जुर्माने से, जो पांच हजार रुपए तक का हो सकेगा, या दोनों से, दण्डित किया जाएगा।