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Section 268 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
268. Public nuisance
A person is guilty of a public nuisance who does any act or is guilty of an illegal omission which causes any common injury, danger or annoyance to the public or to the people in general who dwell or occupy property in the vicinity, or which must necessarily cause injury, obstruction, danger or annoyance to persons who may have occasion to use any public right.
A common nuisance is not excused on the ground that it causes some convenience or advantage.
Related Sections
- Section 479: Property mark
- Section 314: Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
- Section 410: Stolen Property
- Section 291: Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
- Section 243: Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof
Related Acts
- Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023
- Indian Antarctic Act, 2022
- Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
- Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
- National Sports University Act, 2018
* Only for reference.