Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 292
Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
In one line
BNS Section 292 deals with punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for and replaces IPC 290.
Punishment, bail and court
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | Committing public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. | Fine of 1,000 rupees. | Non-cognizable. | Bailable. | Any Magistrate. |
Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The punishment column is the Schedule’s summary; the section text below is what prescribes the punishment. Classification decides procedure (arrest, bail as of right, which court), not the result of any particular case.
Bare act text — BNS 292
292. Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for.
Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Sanhita shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
What changed from the IPC
- IPC 290 → BNS 292: The upper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to one thousand rupees.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 292 in the IPC?
BNS Section 292 (Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for) replaces Section 290 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 290 is now BNS 292.
What is the punishment under BNS 292?
Committing public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for – punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees. Under the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 it is non-cognizable and bailable, triable by any Magistrate.
Is BNS 292 bailable?
Bailable: BNS 292. Bail in a non-bailable offence is at the court's discretion; the classification decides procedure, not the outcome of a particular bail application.
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