The text is substantially unchanged
IPC Section 278 is now BNS Section 280
278. Making atmosphere noxious to health.
Old law
IPC §278
278. Making atmosphere noxious to health.
278. 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.
Read more: IPC §278New law
BNS §280
280. Making atmosphere noxious to health.
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.
Read more: BNS §280Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.