Mera Samvidhaan All of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter XV · Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

279Fouling water of public spring or reservoir

Section 279 · Chapter XV

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.

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