What is the BNS Section 279 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 279 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 277. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 279 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 279 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 279?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 279 BNS is: Imprisonment forspring or reservoir.6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 279 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 279 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 279 BNS?

Cases under Section 279 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 279 BNS?

Section 279 BNS deals with 'Fouling water of public spring or reservoir'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 279

BNS Section 279: Fouling water of public spring or reservoir

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 277

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 279 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "fouling water of public spring or reservoir". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding fouling water of public spring or reservoir as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 279 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Fouling water of public

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment forspring or reservoir.6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both

📜 Official Statutory Provision

The upper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three months to six months and fine is increased from five hundred to five thousand rupees.

Bail Status Guide Is Section 279 Bailable? → Sentencing Guide Jail Term & Fine Details →