Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
XV · Section 279

Fouling water of public spring or reservoir

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

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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