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Section 278 IPC — Making atmosphere noxious to health

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 111

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278. Making atmosphere noxious to health.--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 five hundred rupees.

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