Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
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Summary
If someone is ordered by a lawful public servant to stop a public nuisance but repeats or continues it, they may be punished with simple imprisonment for up to six months, or with fine, or with both. The injunction must come from an official who has lawful authority to issue that order.
Example
Priya runs a tea stall that blocks a footpath. A municipal inspector orders her to stop but she keeps placing a table and chairs, obstructing pedestrians. Under this section she can face simple imprisonment up to six months, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever repeats or continues a public nuisance, having been enjoined by any public servant who has lawful authority to issue such injunction not to repeat or continue such nuisance, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
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