Section 290 in The Indian Penal Code, 1860
290. Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for.—
Whoever commits a public nuisance
Public nuisances .-
(1) In the case of a public nuisance or other wrongful act affecting, or likely to affect, the public, a suit ... such persons by reason of such public nuisance or other wrongful act.] (2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to limit or otherwise affect
Section 268 in The Indian Penal Code, 1860
268. Public nuisance.—
A person is guilty of a public nuisance who does
Section 461 in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
461. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings.
- If any Magistrate, not being empowered by law in this behalf ... order under Section 133 as to a local nuisance; (i) prohibits, under Section 143, the repetition or continuance of a public nuisance; (j) makes
Section 4 in The General Clauses Act, 1897
4. Application of foregoing definitions to previous enactments
(1) The definitions in section 3 of the following ... commencement, financial year, local authority, master, offence, part, public nuisance, registered, schedule, ship, sign, sub-section, and writing apply also, unless there is anything repugnant
Section 137 in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
137. Procedure where existence of public right is denied.
(1) Where ... order is made under section 133 for the purpose of preventing obstruction, nuisance or danger to the public in the use of any way, river
After Section 34-B, insert the following sections, namely: 34-BB. Penalty for annoying females in public place or office.Whoever with a view ... committing nuisance in public place.Whoever in or by the side of or near to any public place commits a nuisance by easing himself
caused any such obstruction, impediment or public nuisance as is mentioned in the last foregoing section, neglects to pay the reasonable expenses incurred ... such timber, raft or other thing, or the materials of any public nuisance so removed, or so much thereof as may be necessary
Section 507 in Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
507. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings.
If any Magistrate, not being empowered by law in this behalf, does ... order under section 152 as to a local nuisance; (i) prohibits, under section 162, the repetition or continuance of a public nuisance; (j) makes
Section 162 in Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
162. Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance.
A District Magistrate or Sub-divisional Magistrate ... continue a public nuisance, as defined in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, or any special or local law. [ Similar to Section 143 from Old CrPC