IPC §277 → BNS §279

Fouling water of public spring or reservoir

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checkedconsolidation context(precautionary)
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Old law
IPC §277
Fouling water of public spring or reservoir

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.

New law
BNS §279
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 six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

What changedAI-inferred

IPC 277 preserved as BNS 279 with imprisonment ceiling doubled and fine cap raised 10x.

Old position

IPC 277 is concerned with Fouling water of public spring or reservoir. Fouling water of public spring or reservoir

New position

BNS 279 modifies the framework. Topic: 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

BNS 279 modifies IPC 277. IPC 277 preserved as BNS 279 with imprisonment ceiling doubled and fine cap raised 10x. BNS 279 text: 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...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNS-279 reproduces IPC-277's framework on fouling water of public spring or reservoir character-identically. Historical-amendment brackets are incorporated as plain text. Punishment levels are preserved.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 277 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 279 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.

Frequently asked

BNS 279 (Fouling water of public spring or reservoir). The relationship is classified as modified — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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Newlaws.in, IPC §277 → BNS §279 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-29, https://newlaws.in/ipc/277.

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