Sentencing Guide
BNS Section 279 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 279: Fouling water of public spring or reservoir (Legacy IPC Section 277)
Statutory Classification Details
Fouling water of public
- Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
- Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Any Magistrate
- Official Punishment: Imprisonment forspring or reservoir.6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both