Which branch of law provides punishment for the offence of public nuisance as defined by the Bharatiya…

Section 270 defines public nuisance. Section 292 supplies a criminal fine where it is not otherwise punishable under the Sanhita.

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Which branch of law provides punishment for the offence of public nuisance as defined by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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Correct answer A

Section 270 defines public nuisance. Section 292 supplies a criminal fine where it is not otherwise punishable under the Sanhita.

Option A

Section 292 provides a criminal fine when public nuisance is not otherwise punishable under the Sanhita.

Option B

A civil remedy may address a nuisance, but the statutory punishment is criminal.

Option C

The Constitution does not supply the punishment identified here.

Option D

The punishment is imposed under the criminal statute.