IPC 291→BNS 293

IPC 291 to BNS 293: Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue

Section 291 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 293 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 291 →View BNS Section 293 →

IPC 291 to BNS 293 at a Glance

Section 291 IPC (Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue) is now Section 293 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is bailable and cognizable. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 291 to BNS 293?

Section 291 IPC corresponds to Section 293 BNS. The definition of the offence and the simple imprisonment term of up to six months remain unchanged. While Section 291 IPC specified no upper limit on the fine, Section 293 BNS prescribes a fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.

IPC 291 vs BNS 293: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section291293
OffenceContinuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinueSame
PunishmentSimple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or fine, or both.Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months.
FineFine with no fixed limit, alone or with imprisonment.Fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
BailBailableSame
CognizanceCognizableSame
CompoundableNon-CompoundableSame
Triable ByAny MagistrateSame

IPC 291 and BNS 293: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 291, IPC 1860

291. Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue.—Whoever repeats or continues a public nuisance, having been enjoined by any public servant who has lawful authority to issue such injunction not to repeat or continue such nuisance, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 293, BNS 2023

Whoever repeats or continues a public nuisance, having been enjoined by any public servant who has lawful authority to issue such injunction not to repeat or continue such nuisance, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both.

Ingredients: IPC 291 vs BNS 293

Under IPC 291
  1. The commission of a public nuisance
  2. An injunction issued by a public servant having lawful authority not to repeat or continue that nuisance
  3. The accused repeated or continued that public nuisance after being so enjoined
Under BNS 293
  1. Repeating or continuing a public nuisance
  2. Having been enjoined by a public servant with lawful authority not to repeat or continue the nuisance

What IPC 291 to BNS 293 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 291 IPC (now Section 293 BNS): the substantive ingredients and the six-month simple imprisonment term are unchanged, but Section 293 BNS provides financial certainty by setting a statutory cap of five thousand rupees on the fine.

FAQs: IPC 291 to BNS 293

What changed when Section 291 IPC became Section 293 BNS?▼

Section 293 BNS introduces a maximum fine limit of five thousand rupees, where Section 291 IPC set no statutory cap on the fine. The definition of repeating or continuing a nuisance after an injunction and the simple imprisonment term up to six months remain unchanged.

Where does Section 291 IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 293 BNS, in Chapter XV, Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals.

Does Section 291 IPC or Section 293 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 291 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 291 IPC. Section 293 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 ·