Making atmosphere noxious to health
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Summary
Making air in a public place or neighbourhood harmful to people’s health by a voluntary act is an offence punishable by a fine up to one thousand rupees. It covers those dwelling, doing business nearby or passing along a public way who are affected. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable and triable by any magistrate.
Example
Rohan burns old tyres behind his shop, sending thick smoke into the street where customers and passersby are affected. Because he voluntarily made the atmosphere noxious to people’s health, he can be prosecuted and fined up to one thousand rupees.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing along a public way, shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
BNSS Classification
- Fine of 1,000 rupees.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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