Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 290BNS 292
Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
BNS 292 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 290 is BNS 292
- Punishment
- Fine which may extend to one thousand rupees
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- The upper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to one thousand rupees.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 290 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 290 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 292 it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 290 under BNS?
BNS 292: fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
What is IPC 290 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 290 (Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for) corresponds to Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 290 and BNS 292?
The upper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to one thousand rupees.
How do I cite BNS 292 in a pleading?
Under Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 290 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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