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Which of the following legal consequences may arise from a public nuisance, subject to the conditions of the relevant remedy? I. Criminal prosecution under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 II. A…

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Which of the following legal consequences may arise from a public nuisance, subject to the conditions of the relevant remedy?

I. Criminal prosecution under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
II. A civil suit for appropriate relief under section 91 CPC
III. An independent damages suit for an actionable individual injury

  1. I and II only

  2. II and III only

  3. I and III only

  4. I, II and III

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - I, II and III

Public nuisance can engage criminal law and civil remedies. CPC 91 permits the Advocate-General, or two or more persons with court leave, to seek appropriate relief even without special damage to those plaintiffs. Section 91(2) preserves independent rights of suit; individual damages require an actionable individual injury.

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