INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
277. Fouling water of public spring or reservoir
279. Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
277. Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.--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 three months, or with fine
which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
Repealed / historical reference India Code — IPC 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
279. Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.—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.
Current law India Code — BNS 2023