Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 292: Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
IPC Section 290 is covered by BNS Section 292.
- BNS 292IPC: 290Changed
Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for.
The upper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to one thousand rupees.
Source: Correspondence Table and Comparison Summary of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) to the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), Central Academy for Police Training (CAPT), Bhopal — prepared by Anil Kishore Yadav, IPS, Director (PDF hosted on keralaprisons.gov.in). Check the bare act before relying on a section in court.
Related BNS sections
- BNS 265: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for · IPC 225B
- BNS 264: Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for · IPC 225A
- BNS 270: Public nuisance · IPC 268
- BNS 133: Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation · IPC 355
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