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Section 280 BNS — Making atmosphere noxious to health

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Official PDF page 74

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280.Whoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing along a public way, shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

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