IPC Section 291. Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue

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 repeats or continues a public nuisance, having been enjoined by any public servant who has lawful authority to issue such injunction not to repeat or continue such nuisance, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both. Cognizable
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