Section 290: Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for

Q: What does Section 290 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) deal with?

Section 290 IPC pertains to "Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA), a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 290 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) prescribes punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 290 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 290 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 290 IPC?

धारा 290 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 290 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA). Section 290 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) prescribes punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 290 IPC?

Dhara 290 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 290 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA). "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 290 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) prescribes punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 290 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA)?

Cite as: "Section 290, The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA), § 290 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA)

Chapter XIVO — f Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Section 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.