Section 292: Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for.

Q: What does Section 292 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deal with?

Section 292 BNS pertains to "Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for.". It is part of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) prescribes punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 292 BNS still in force?

Yes, Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 292 BNS?

धारा 292 BNS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) prescribes punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 292 BNS?

Dhara 292 BNS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) prescribes punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 292 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 292, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, § 292 (India).

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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.