CrPC Section 268
Section 268 – Public Nuisance
What is Public Nuisance?
A public nuisance is an act or omission that annoys, injures, or endangers the comfort, convenience, health, or safety of the public or the community generally.
Text of Section 268 CrPC:
A “public nuisance” is defined as a common injury, danger, or annoyance to the public or people in general who dwell or occupy property in the vicinity.
It can be something that affects a community or neighborhood, not just an individual.
Examples of Public Nuisance:
Blocking a public road or street.
Polluting a public water source.
Maintaining a noisy or offensive factory that affects the locality.
Allowing animals to roam freely causing danger to public safety.
Obstructing public health or safety by improper disposal of waste.
Legal Implications:
Public nuisance is a cognizable and non-bailable offence under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), specifically under Section 268 of the IPC.
The CrPC Section 268 defines what constitutes a public nuisance for legal proceedings.
Related Sections:
Under IPC Section 290, public nuisance is punishable with a fine.
Other related offences may include Section 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection) and Section 270 (malignant act likely to spread infection).
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