Sentencing Guide
BNS Section 280 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 280: Making atmosphere noxious to health (Legacy IPC Section 278)
Statutory Classification Details
Making atmosphere
- Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
- Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Any Magistrate
- Official Punishment: Fine of 1,000 rupees.noxious to health