IPC 290 vs BNS 292: Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
Section 290 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 88% of the old wording is kept; 3 words removed and 3 words added.
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IPC section 290Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Code, shall be punished with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.
BNS section 292Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
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.
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