IPC Section 277: Fouling Water Of Public Spring Or Reservoir
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IPC Section 277: Fouling Water Of Public Spring Or Reservoir
Whoever voluntarily corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Defiling the water of a public spring or reservoir |
| Punishment | 3 Months or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
