Fouling water of public spring or reservoir
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Summary
Voluntarily corrupting or fouling the water of any public spring or reservoir so it becomes less fit for its ordinary use is a criminal offence. It covers deliberate pollution of public drinking or utility water. Punishment is imprisonment up to three months, or fine up to five hundred rupees, or both.
Example
Priya throws leftover chemicals into the village reservoir used for washing clothes, making the water unsuitable for its usual use. She can be prosecuted and, if convicted, face up to three months imprisonment, or a fine up to Rs 500, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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 three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
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