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Under Section 279 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for…

Under Section 279 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (which replaced Section 277 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, where the maximum term was three months), whoever…

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Under Section 279 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for voluntarily fouling the water of a public spring or reservoir?

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Under Section 279 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (which replaced Section 277 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, where the maximum term was three months), whoever voluntarily corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, is punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to "6 months", or with fine up to five thousand rupees, or with both.

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