IPC 290→BNS 292

IPC 290 to BNS 292: Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for

Section 290 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 292 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 290 →View BNS Section 292 →

IPC 290 to BNS 292 at a Glance

Section 290 IPC (Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for) is now Section 292 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is bailable and non-cognizable. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 290 to BNS 292?

Section 290 IPC corresponds to Section 292 BNS. The phrase this Code has become this Sanhita. The offence remains punishable with fine only, with the maximum fine raised from two hundred rupees under Section 290 IPC to one thousand rupees under Section 292 BNS.

IPC 290 vs BNS 292: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section290292
OffencePunishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided forSame
PunishmentNone. The section prescribes fine only.No imprisonment is prescribed; the offence is punishable with fine only under Section 292 BNS.
FineFine which may extend to two hundred rupees.Fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
BailBailableSame
CognizanceNon-CognizableSame
CompoundableNon-CompoundableSame
Triable ByAny MagistrateSame

IPC 290 and BNS 292: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 290, IPC 1860

290. Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for.—Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Code, shall be punished with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 292, BNS 2023

Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Sanhita shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

Ingredients: IPC 290 vs BNS 292

Under IPC 290
  1. Committing a public nuisance as defined in Section 268 IPC
  2. The act or omission is not otherwise punishable by the Code
Under BNS 292
  1. Committing a public nuisance as defined in Section 270 BNS
  2. The public nuisance is not otherwise punishable by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

What IPC 290 to BNS 292 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 290 IPC (now Section 292 BNS): the fine-only nature of this residuary penalty remains unchanged, but Section 292 BNS raises the maximum fine from two hundred rupees to one thousand rupees.

FAQs: IPC 290 to BNS 292

What changed when Section 290 IPC became Section 292 BNS?▼

The phrase this Code has been replaced by this Sanhita, and the maximum fine has been raised from two hundred rupees to one thousand rupees. The offence continues to punish public nuisance where no other specific provision applies, and it remains punishable with fine only.

Where does Section 290 IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 292 BNS, in Chapter XV, Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals.

Does Section 290 IPC or Section 292 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 290 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 290 IPC. Section 292 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·