290. 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.
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section 290: Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
Repealed. Repealed from 1 July 2024. Use it for offences committed before repeal and other liabilities, investigations or proceedings preserved by BNS section 358; do not use it as the current general penal code.
Chapter XIV — Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency