IPC Section 169
IPC Section 169 — Public Nuisance
Legal Text:
Whoever unlawfully does any act or is guilty of an illegal omission which causes any common injury, danger or annoyance to the public or to the people in general who dwell or occupy property in the vicinity, is said to commit a public nuisance.
Key Points:
Public Nuisance:
An act or omission that unlawfully causes harm, danger, or annoyance to the general public or people living nearby.
Unlawful act or omission:
It can be either doing something illegal or failing to do a legal duty, leading to public inconvenience or harm.
Effect:
The nuisance affects a community or the public at large, not just an individual.
Examples:
Polluting a public water source.
Obstructing a public road or pathway.
Keeping hazardous waste that endangers neighbors.
Relation with other sections:
Section 268 of IPC specifically deals with punishment for public nuisance.
Section 169 defines the nature of the act or omission that qualifies as a public nuisance.
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