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Which branch of law imposes punishment for the offence of public nuisance?

Section 270 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines public nuisance. Section 292 supplies a criminal fine where the nuisance is not otherwise punishable under the…

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Which branch of law imposes punishment for the offence of public nuisance?

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Section 270 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines public nuisance. Section 292 supplies a criminal fine where the nuisance is not otherwise punishable under the Sanhita.

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Option A

Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 supplies the residual criminal penalty.

Option B

Civil remedies can address nuisance, but they are distinct from punishment for the offence.

Option C

The penalty for the offence comes from penal legislation.

Option D

An administrative measure is distinct from the criminal penalty under section 292.

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