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Section 292: Committing Public Nuisance in Cases Not Otherwise Provided For

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Chapter XV: Of Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety & Morals
Any Magistrate
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Formerly Sec 290 IPC
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Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 292

Section 292 prescribes punishment for committing a public nuisance in any case not otherwise specially provided for by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

  • Commission of Public Nuisance: An act or illegal omission causing common injury, danger, or annoyance to the public under Section 270.
  • Residual Nature: Applies to diverse forms of nuisance (loudspeakers at night, illegal garbage dumping, unauthorized road blockades) where no specific penalty is enacted.
  • Penal Fine: Punishable with fine extending up to one thousand rupees, or imprisonment for repeat default.
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • Municipal Council, Ratlam v. Vardichand (1980) 4 SCC 162: The Supreme Court affirmed that municipal authorities and private polluters committing public nuisance are indictable under this provision.
  • In Re: Noise Pollution (2005) 5 SCC 733: The Supreme Court held that bursting loudspeakers beyond permissible decibel limits at night constitutes actionable criminal public nuisance.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

Combine complaints under Section 292 with noise pollution decibel meter logs and police distress calls. For permanent abatement, file an application before the Sub-Divisional Magistrate under Section 152 BNSS.

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