| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 Fouling water of public spring or reservoir. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 279 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.
Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.