Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 293
Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
In one line
BNS Section 293 deals with continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue and replaces IPC 291.
Punishment, bail and court
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 293 | Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue. | Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. | 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 293
293. Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue.
Whoever 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 which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both.
What changed from the IPC
- IPC 291 → BNS 293: Fine is defined as up to five thousand rupees.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 293 in the IPC?
BNS Section 293 (Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue) replaces Section 291 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 291 is now BNS 293.
What is the punishment under BNS 293?
Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue – punishable with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both. Under the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 it is cognizable and bailable, triable by any Magistrate.
Is BNS 293 bailable?
Bailable: BNS 293. 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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