IPC Section 290. Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 14
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by

Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and morals

- Parliament of India

Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Code, shall be punished with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Committing a public nuisance.     Fine of 200 rupees. Non-Cognisable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Bailable Any Magistrate Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security