IPC §290 → BNS §292

Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checkedconsolidation context(precautionary)
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Old law
IPC §290
Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for

290. Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for.—Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Code, shall be punished with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.

New law
BNS §292
Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for

Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Sanhita shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

What changedAI-inferred

IPC 290 (residual public-nuisance offence) preserved as BNS 292 with fine cap raised 5x. 'This Code' becomes 'this Sanhita' (pointer maintenance).

Old position

IPC 290 is concerned with Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for

New position

BNS 292 modifies the framework. Topic: Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Sanhita shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees

BNS 292 modifies IPC 290. IPC 290 (residual public-nuisance offence) preserved as BNS 292 with fine cap raised 5x. 'This Code' becomes 'this Sanhita' (pointer maintenance). BNS 292 text: Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Sanhita shall be punished...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNS-292 reproduces IPC-290's framework on punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided 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 290 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 292 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 292 (Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for). The relationship is classified as modified — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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Newlaws.in, IPC §290 → BNS §292 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-30, https://newlaws.in/ipc/290.

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