BNS Section 270: Public nuisance
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 268
Procedural Classification Summary
Public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for (formerly 290 IPC)
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Fine extending up to 1,000 rupees
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Two paragraphs were merged together with the help of the coordinating conjunction “but”.