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n on which such remission was granted, shall be punished with the punishment to which he was origina... | n on which such remission was granted, shall be punished with the punishment to which he was originally sentenced, if he has already suffered no part of that punishment, and if he has suffered any part of that punishment, then with so much of that punishment as he has not already suffered. 267. Whoever, intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a |
nt as he has not already suffered. 267. Whoever, intentionally offers any insult, or causes any inte... | nt as he has not already suffered. 267. Whoever, intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, 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. 268.Whoever, by personation or otherwise, shall intentionally cause, or knowingly suffer himself to be returned, empanelled or sworn as an assessor i |
term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with... | term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 268.Whoever, by personation or otherwise, shall intentionally cause, or knowingly suffer himself to be returned, empanelled or sworn as an assessor in any case in which he knows that he is not entitled by law to be so returned, empanelled or sworn, or knowing himself to have been so returned, empanelled or sworn contrary to law, shall voluntarily serve as such assessor, shall be punished with imprisonm |
n any case in which he knows that he is not entitled by law to be so returned, empanelled or sworn, ... | n any case in which he knows that he is not entitled by law to be so returned, empanelled or sworn, or knowing himself to have been so returned, empanelled or sworn contrary to law, shall voluntarily serve as such assessor, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 269.Whoever, having been charged with an offence and released on bail bond or on bond, fails without sufficient cause (the burden of proving which shall lie upo |
ent of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 269.... | ent of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 269.Whoever, having been charged with an offence and released on bail bond or on bond, fails without sufficient cause (the burden of proving which shall lie upon him), to appear in Court in accordance with the terms of the bail or bond, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.The punishment under this section is (a) |
n him), to appear in Court in accordance with the terms of the bail or bond, shall be punished with ... | n him), to appear in Court in accordance with the terms of the bail or bond, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.The punishment under this section is (a) in addition to the punishment to which the offender would be liable on a conviction for the offence with which he has been charged; and (b) without prejudice to the power of the Court to order forfeiture of the bond. CHAPTER XV OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE P |
in addition to the punishment to which the offender would be liable on a conviction for the offence... | in addition to the punishment to which the offender would be liable on a conviction for the offence with which he has been charged; and (b) without prejudice to the power of the Court to order forfeiture of the bond. CHAPTER XV OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH ,SAFETY ,CONVENIENCE ,DECENCY AND MORALS 270.A person is guilty of a public nuisance who does any act or is guilty of an illegal omission which causes any common injury, danger or annoyance to the public or to the people in general who dwell o |
UBLIC HEALTH ,SAFETY ,CONVENIENCE ,DECENCY AND MORALS 270.A person is guilty of a public nuisance wh... | UBLIC HEALTH ,SAFETY ,CONVENIENCE ,DECENCY AND MORALS 270.A person is guilty of a public nuisance who does any act or is guilty of an illegal omission which causes any common injury, danger or annoyance to the public or to the people in general who dwell or occupy property in the vicinity, or which must necessarily cause injury, obstruction, danger or annoyance to persons who may have occasion to use any public right but a common nuisance is not excused on the ground that it causes some convenience or advan |
r occupy property in the vicinity, or which must necessarily cause injury, obstruction, danger or an... | r occupy property in the vicinity, or which must necessarily cause injury, obstruction, danger or annoyance to persons who may have occasion to use any public right but a common nuisance is not excused on the ground that it causes some convenience or advantage.Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for . Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for. Violation of condition of remiss |
tage.Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwi... | tage.Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for . Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for. Violation of condition of remission of punishment. Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding. Personation of assessor. Failure by person released on bail bond or bond to appear in Court. Public nuisance.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY73_ |
ion of punishment. Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceedi... | ion of punishment. Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding. Personation of assessor. Failure by person released on bail bond or bond to appear in Court. Public nuisance.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY73_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
271.Whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to bel... | 271.Whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. 272.Whoever malignantly does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, shall be punished with imprisonment of eith |
extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. 272.Whoever malignantly does any act which is, and... | extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. 272.Whoever malignantly does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 273.Whoever knowingly disobeys any rule made by the Government for putting any mode of transport into a state of quarantine, or for regulating the intercourse of any such |
er description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 273.Whoever kno... | er description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 273.Whoever knowingly disobeys any rule made by the Government for putting any mode of transport into a state of quarantine, or for regulating the intercourse of any such transport in a state of quarantine or for regulating the intercourse between places where an infectious disease prevails and other places, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or |
transport in a state of quarantine or for regulating the intercourse between places where an infecti... | transport in a state of quarantine or for regulating the intercourse between places where an infectious disease prevails and other places, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. 274.Whoever adulterates any article of food or drink, so as to make such article noxious as food or drink, intending to sell such article as food or drink, or knowing it to be likely that the same will be sold as food or drink, shall be punishe |
with both. 274.Whoever adulterates any article of food or drink, so as to make such article noxious... | with both. 274.Whoever adulterates any article of food or drink, so as to make such article noxious as food or drink, intending to sell such article as food or drink, or knowing it to be likely that the same will be sold as food or drink, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 275. Whoever sells, or offers or exposes for sale, as food or drink, any article which has been render |
d with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine wh... | d with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 275. Whoever sells, or offers or exposes for sale, as food or drink, any article which has been rendered or has become noxious, or is in a state unfit for food or drink, knowing or having reason to believe that the same is noxious as food or drink, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with |
ed or has become noxious, or is in a state unfit for food or drink, knowing or having reason to beli... | ed or has become noxious, or is in a state unfit for food or drink, knowing or having reason to believe that the same is noxious as food or drink, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 276.Whoever adulterates any drug or medical preparation in such a manner as to lessen the efficacy or change the operation of such drug or medical preparation, or to make it noxious, intending th |
fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 276.Whoever adulterates any drug or med... | fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 276.Whoever adulterates any drug or medical preparation in such a manner as to lessen the efficacy or change the operation of such drug or medical preparation, or to make it noxious, intending that it shall be sold or used for, or knowing it to be likely that it will be sold or used for, any medicinal purpose, as if it had not undergone such adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one |
at it shall be sold or used for, or knowing it to be likely that it will be sold or used for, any me... | at it shall be sold or used for, or knowing it to be likely that it will be sold or used for, any medicinal purpose, as if it had not undergone such adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 277.Whoever, knowing any drug or medical preparation to have been adulterated in such a manner as to lessen its efficacy, to change its operation, or to render it noxious, sells the |
year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 277.Whoever, knowing any ... | year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 277.Whoever, knowing any drug or medical preparation to have been adulterated in such a manner as to lessen its efficacy, to change its operation, or to render it noxious, sells the same, or offers or exposes it for sale, or issues it from any dispensary for medicinal purposes as unadulterated, or causes it to be used for medicinal purposes by any person not knowing of the adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment of either d |
same, or offers or exposes it for sale, or issues it from any dispensary for medicinal purposes as ... | same, or offers or exposes it for sale, or issues it from any dispensary for medicinal purposes as unadulterated, or causes it to be used for medicinal purposes by any person not knowing of the adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 278.Whoever knowingly sells, or offers or exposes for sale, or issues from a dispensary for medicinal purposes, any drug or medical p |
escription for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand... | escription for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 278.Whoever knowingly sells, or offers or exposes for sale, or issues from a dispensary for medicinal purposes, any drug or medical preparation, as a different drug or medical preparation, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 279.Whoever voluntarily corrup |
reparation, as a different drug or medical preparation, shall be punished with imprisonment of eithe... | reparation, as a different drug or medical preparation, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 279.Whoever voluntarily corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which ma |
ts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose... | ts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 280.Whoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing along a public way, s |
y extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 280.Whoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in a... | y extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 280.Whoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing along a public way, shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees. 281.Whoever drives any vehicle, or rides, on any public way in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any otherNegligent act li |
hall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees. 281.Whoever drives any vehicle, ... | hall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees. 281.Whoever drives any vehicle, or rides, on any public way in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any otherNegligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. Malignant act likely to spread infection of diseasedangerous to life. Disobedience to quarantine rule. Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale. Sale of noxious food or drink. Adulteration of dr |
kely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. Malignant act likely to spread infection of d... | kely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. Malignant act likely to spread infection of diseasedangerous to life. Disobedience to quarantine rule. Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale. Sale of noxious food or drink. Adulteration of drugs. Sale of adulterated drugs. Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation. Fouling water of public spring or reservoir. Making atmosphere noxious to health. Rash driving or riding on a public way.74THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II___________ |
ugs. Sale of adulterated drugs. Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation. Fouling water of pu... | ugs. Sale of adulterated drugs. Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation. Fouling water of public spring or reservoir. Making atmosphere noxious to health. Rash driving or riding on a public way.74THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six... | person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. 282.Whoever navigates any vessel in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both. 283.Whoever |
r human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with im... | r human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both. 283.Whoever exhibits any false light, mark or buoy, intending or knowing it to be likely that such exhibition will mislead any navigator, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and with fine which shall no |
exhibits any false light, mark or buoy, intending or knowing it to be likely that such exhibition wi... | exhibits any false light, mark or buoy, intending or knowing it to be likely that such exhibition will mislead any navigator, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and with fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees. 284.Whoever knowingly or negligently conveys, or causes to be conveyed for hire, any person by water in any vessel, when that vessel is in such a state or so loaded as to endanger the life of that person, shall be punish |
t be less than ten thousand rupees. 284.Whoever knowingly or negligently conveys, or causes to be co... | t be less than ten thousand rupees. 284.Whoever knowingly or negligently conveys, or causes to be conveyed for hire, any person by water in any vessel, when that vessel is in such a state or so loaded as to endanger the life of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 285.Whoever, by doing any act, or by omitting to take order with any property in his possession or un |
ed with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine w... | ed with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 285.Whoever, by doing any act, or by omitting to take order with any property in his possession or under his charge, causes danger, obstruction or injury to any person in any public way or public line of navigation, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. 286.Whoever does, with any poisonous substance, any act in a manner so |
der his charge, causes danger, obstruction or injury to any person in any public way or public line ... | der his charge, causes danger, obstruction or injury to any person in any public way or public line of navigation, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. 286.Whoever does, with any poisonous substance, any act in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any person or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any poisonous substance in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to |
rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any person o... | rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any person or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any poisonous substance in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from such poisonous substance, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 287.Whoever does, with fire or any combustib |
human life from such poisonous substance, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description ... | human life from such poisonous substance, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 287.Whoever does, with fire or any combustible matter, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any fire or any combustible matter in his possession as is sufficie |
le matter, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt... | le matter, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any fire or any combustible matter in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from such fire or combustible matter, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with b |
nt to guard against any probable danger to human life from such fire or combustible matter, shall be... | nt to guard against any probable danger to human life from such fire or combustible matter, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both. 288.Whoever does, with any explosive substance, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any explosive substance |
oth. 288.Whoever does, with any explosive substance, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger... | oth. 288.Whoever does, with any explosive substance, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any explosive substance in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from that substance, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand r |
in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from that subs... | in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from that substance, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 289.Whoever does, with any machinery, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any machinery in his |
upees, or with both. 289.Whoever does, with any machinery, any act so rashly or negligently as to en... | upees, or with both. 289.Whoever does, with any machinery, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any machinery in his possession or under his care as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from such machinery, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fiv |
possession or under his care as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life fr... | possession or under his care as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from such machinery, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 290.Whoever, in pulling down, repairing or constructing any building, knowingly or negligently omits to take such measures with that building as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from the fall |
e thousand rupees, or with both. 290.Whoever, in pulling down, repairing or constructing any buildin... | e thousand rupees, or with both. 290.Whoever, in pulling down, repairing or constructing any building, knowingly or negligently omits to take such measures with that building as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from the fall of that building, or of any part thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.Rash navigation of vessel. Exhibition of fal |
of that building, or of any part thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description... | of that building, or of any part thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.Rash navigation of vessel. Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy. Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel. Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation. Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance. Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustib |
se light, mark or buoy. Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel. Danger or... | se light, mark or buoy. Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel. Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation. Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance. Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter. Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance. Negligent conduct with respect to machinery. Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY75______________ |
le matter. Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance. Negligent conduct with respect to ... | le matter. Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance. Negligent conduct with respect to machinery. Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY75______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
291.Whoever knowingly or negligently omits to take such measures with any animal in his possession a... | 291.Whoever knowingly or negligently omits to take such measures with any animal in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life, or any probable danger of grievous hurt from such animal, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 292. Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Sanhita shall be punished with f |
nment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend... | nment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 292. 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. 293.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 si |
ine which may extend to one thousand rupees. 293.Whoever repeats or continues a public nuisance, hav... | ine which may extend to one thousand rupees. 293.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. 294. (1) For the purposes of subsection (2), a book, pamphlet, paper, writing, drawing, painting, representation, figure or any |
mple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five t... | mple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees,or with both. 294. (1) For the purposes of subsection (2), a book, pamphlet, paper, writing, drawing, painting, representation, figure or any other object, including display of any content in electronic form shall be deemed to be obscene if it is lascivious or appeals to the prurient interest or if its effect, or (where it comprises two or more distinct items) the effect of any one of its items |
other object, including display of any content in electronic form shall be deemed to be obscene if ... | other object, including display of any content in electronic form shall be deemed to be obscene if it is lascivious or appeals to the prurient interest or if its effect, or (where it comprises two or more distinct items) the effect of any one of its items, is, if taken as a whole, such as to tend to deprave and corrupt persons who are likely, having regard to all relevant circumstances, to read, see or hear the matter contained or embodied in it. (2) Whoever (a) sells, lets to hire, distributes, publicly e |
, is, if taken as a whole, such as to tend to deprave and corrupt persons who are likely, having reg... | , is, if taken as a whole, such as to tend to deprave and corrupt persons who are likely, having regard to all relevant circumstances, to read, see or hear the matter contained or embodied in it. (2) Whoever (a) sells, lets to hire, distributes, publicly exhibits or in any manner puts into circulation, or for purposes of sale, hire, distribution, public exhibition or circulation, makes, produces or has in his possession any obscene book, pamphlet, paper, drawing, painting, representation or figure or any ot |
xhibits or in any manner puts into circulation, or for purposes of sale, hire, distribution, public ... | xhibits or in any manner puts into circulation, or for purposes of sale, hire, distribution, public exhibition or circulation, makes, produces or has in his possession any obscene book, pamphlet, paper, drawing, painting, representation or figure or any other obscene object whatsoever in whatever manner; or (b) imports, exports or conveys any obscene object for any of the purposes aforesaid, or knowing or having reason to believe that such object will be sold, let to hire, distributed or publicly exhibited |
her obscene object whatsoever in whatever manner; or (b) imports, exports or conveys any obscene obj... | her obscene object whatsoever in whatever manner; or (b) imports, exports or conveys any obscene object for any of the purposes aforesaid, or knowing or having reason to believe that such object will be sold, let to hire, distributed or publicly exhibited or in any manner put into circulation; or (c) takes part in or receives profits from any business in the course of which he knows or has reason to believe that any such obscene objects are, for any of the purposes aforesaid, made produced, purchased, kept, |
or in any manner put into circulation; or (c) takes part in or receives profits from any business in... | or in any manner put into circulation; or (c) takes part in or receives profits from any business in the course of which he knows or has reason to believe that any such obscene objects are, for any of the purposes aforesaid, made produced, purchased, kept, imported, exported, conveyed, publicly exhibited or in any manner put into circulation; or (d) advertises or makes known by any means whatsoever that any person is engaged or is ready to engage in any act which is an offence under this section, or that an |
imported, exported, conveyed, publicly exhibited or in any manner put into circulation; or (d) adve... | imported, exported, conveyed, publicly exhibited or in any manner put into circulation; or (d) advertises or makes known by any means whatsoever that any person is engaged or is ready to engage in any act which is an offence under this section, or that any such obscene object can be procured from or through any person; or (e) offers or attempts to do any act which is an offence under this section, shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to t |
y such obscene object can be procured from or through any person; or (e) offers or attempts to do an... | y such obscene object can be procured from or through any person; or (e) offers or attempts to do any act which is an offence under this section, shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, and, in the event of a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and also with fine which may extend to ten thousand |
wo years, and with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, and, in the event of a second or s... | wo years, and with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, and, in the event of a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and also with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees. Exception.This section does not extend to (a) any book, pamphlet, paper, writing, drawing, painting, representation or figure (i) the publication of which is proved to be justified as being for the public good on the ground that such book, pamphle |
rupees. Exception.This section does not extend to (a) any book, pamphlet, paper, writing, drawing, ... | rupees. Exception.This section does not extend to (a) any book, pamphlet, paper, writing, drawing, painting, representation or figure (i) the publication of which is proved to be justified as being for the public good on the ground that such book, pamphlet, paper, writing, drawing, painting, representation or figure is in the interest of science, literature, art or learning or other objects of general concern; orNegligent conduct with respect to animal. Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise |
t, paper, writing, drawing, painting, representation or figure is in the interest of science, litera... | t, paper, writing, drawing, painting, representation or figure is in the interest of science, literature, art or learning or other objects of general concern; orNegligent conduct with respect to animal. Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue. Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc.76THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(ii) which is kept or usedbona fidefor religious purposes; (b) any representation sculptured, engrav... | (ii) which is kept or usedbona fidefor religious purposes; (b) any representation sculptured, engraved, painted or otherwise represented on or in (i) any ancient monument within the meaning of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and RemainsAct, 1958; or (ii) any temple, or on any car used for the conveyance of idols, or kept or used for any religious purpose. 295. Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to any child any such obscene object as is referred to in section 294 |
1958; or (ii) any temple, or on any car used for the conveyance of idols, or kept or used for any re... | 1958; or (ii) any temple, or on any car used for the conveyance of idols, or kept or used for any religious purpose. 295. Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to any child any such obscene object as is referred to in section 294, or offers or attempts so to do, shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, and, in the event of a second or subsequent c |
, or offers or attempts so to do, shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either ... | , or offers or attempts so to do, shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, and, in the event of a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and also with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. 296. Whoever, to the annoyance of others, (a) does any obscene act in any public place; or (b) sings |
onviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and a... | onviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and also with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. 296. Whoever, to the annoyance of others, (a) does any obscene act in any public place; or (b) sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words, in or near any public place, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. 2 |
, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words, in or near any public place, shall be punishe... | , recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words, in or near any public place, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. 297. (1) Whoever keeps any office or place for the purpose of drawing any lottery not being a State lottery or a lottery authorised by the State Government, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, |
97. (1) Whoever keeps any office or place for the purpose of drawing any lottery not being a State l... | 97. (1) Whoever keeps any office or place for the purpose of drawing any lottery not being a State lottery or a lottery authorised by the State Government, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever publishes any proposal to pay any sum, or to deliver any goods, or to do or forbear from doing anything for the benefit of any person, on any event or contingency relative or applicable to the drawing of any ticket, |
or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever publishes any proposal to pay any sum, or to deliver any go... | or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever publishes any proposal to pay any sum, or to deliver any goods, or to do or forbear from doing anything for the benefit of any person, on any event or contingency relative or applicable to the drawing of any ticket, lot, number or figure in any such lottery, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. CHAPTER XVI OF OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION 298.Whoever destroys, damages or defiles any place of worship, or any object held sacred by any c |
lot, number or figure in any such lottery, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five tho... | lot, number or figure in any such lottery, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. CHAPTER XVI OF OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION 298.Whoever destroys, damages or defiles any place of worship, or any object held sacred by any class of persons with the intention of thereby insulting the religion of any class of persons or with the knowledge that any class of persons is likely to consider such destruction, damage or defilement as an insult to their religion, shall be punished with |
lass of persons with the intention of thereby insulting the religion of any class of persons or with... | lass of persons with the intention of thereby insulting the religion of any class of persons or with the knowledge that any class of persons is likely to consider such destruction, damage or defilement as an insult to their religion, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 299.Whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of citizens of India, by words, either spoken or |
imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with ... | imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 299.Whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of citizens of India, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs or by visible representations or through electronic means or otherwise, insults or attempts to insult the religion or the religious beliefs of that class, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may |
written, or by signs or by visible representations or through electronic means or otherwise, insult... | written, or by signs or by visible representations or through electronic means or otherwise, insults or attempts to insult the religion or the religious beliefs of that class, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. 300.Whoever voluntarily causes disturbance to any assembly lawfully engaged in the performance of religious worship, or religious ceremonies, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a |
extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. 300.Whoever voluntarily causes disturbance to any... | extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. 300.Whoever voluntarily causes disturbance to any assembly lawfully engaged in the performance of religious worship, or religious ceremonies, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child. Obscene acts and songs. Keeping lottery office. Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class. Deliberate and malici |
term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.Sale, etc., of obscene objects to chi... | term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child. Obscene acts and songs. Keeping lottery office. Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class. Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs. Disturbing religious assembly.24 of 1958.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY77_______________________________________________________________ |
ous acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious... | ous acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs. Disturbing religious assembly.24 of 1958.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY77_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
301.Whoever, with the intention of wounding the feelings of any person, or of insulting the religion... | 301.Whoever, with the intention of wounding the feelings of any person, or of insulting the religion of any person, or with the knowledge that the feelings of any person are likely to be wounded, or that the religion of any person is likely to be insulted thereby, commits any trespass in any place of worship or on any place of sepulchre, or any place set apart for the performance of funeral rites or as a depository for the remains of the dead, or offers any indignity to any human corpse, or causes disturban |
thereby, commits any trespass in any place of worship or on any place of sepulchre, or any place set... | thereby, commits any trespass in any place of worship or on any place of sepulchre, or any place set apart for the performance of funeral rites or as a depository for the remains of the dead, or offers any indignity to any human corpse, or causes disturbance to any persons assembled for the performance of funeral ceremonies, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. 302.Whoever, with the deliberate intention of wounding the |
ce to any persons assembled for the performance of funeral ceremonies, shall be punished with impris... | ce to any persons assembled for the performance of funeral ceremonies, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. 302.Whoever, with the deliberate intention of wounding the religious feelings of any person, utters any word or makes any sound in the hearing of that person or makes any gesture in the sight of that person or places any object in the sight of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description |
religious feelings of any person, utters any word or makes any sound in the hearing of that person ... | religious feelings of any person, utters any word or makes any sound in the hearing of that person or makes any gesture in the sight of that person or places any object in the sight of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. CHAPTER XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY Of theft 303.(1) Whoever, intending to take dishonestly any movable property out of the possession of any person without that persons consent, m |
for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. CHAPTER XVII OF OFFENCES AGAIN... | for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. CHAPTER XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY Of theft 303.(1) Whoever, intending to take dishonestly any movable property out of the possession of any person without that persons consent, moves that property in order to such taking, is said to commit theft. Explanation 1.A thing so long as it is attached to the earth, not being movable property, is not the subject of theft; but it becomes capable of being the subject of theft as soon as it i |
oves that property in order to such taking, is said to commit theft. Explanation 1.A thing so long a... | oves that property in order to such taking, is said to commit theft. Explanation 1.A thing so long as it is attached to the earth, not being movable property, is not the subject of theft; but it becomes capable of being the subject of theft as soon as it is severed from the earth. Explanation2.A moving effected by the same act which affects the severance may be a theft. Explanation 3.A person is said to cause a thing to move by removing an obstacle which prevented it from moving or by separating it from any |
s severed from the earth. Explanation2.A moving effected by the same act which affects the severance... | s severed from the earth. Explanation2.A moving effected by the same act which affects the severance may be a theft. Explanation 3.A person is said to cause a thing to move by removing an obstacle which prevented it from moving or by separating it from any other thing, as well as by actually moving it. Explanation4.A person, who by any means causes an animal to move, is said to move that animal, and to move everything which, in consequence of the motion so caused, is moved by that animal. Explanation5.The c |
other thing, as well as by actually moving it. Explanation4.A person, who by any means causes an an... | other thing, as well as by actually moving it. Explanation4.A person, who by any means causes an animal to move, is said to move that animal, and to move everything which, in consequence of the motion so caused, is moved by that animal. Explanation5.The consent mentioned in this section may be express or implied, and may be given either by the person in possession, or by any person having for that purpose authority either express or implied. Illustrations. (a) A cuts down a tree on Zs ground, with the inte |
onsent mentioned in this section may be express or implied, and may be given either by the person in... | onsent mentioned in this section may be express or implied, and may be given either by the person in possession, or by any person having for that purpose authority either express or implied. Illustrations. (a) A cuts down a tree on Zs ground, with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of Zs possession without Zs consent. Here, as soon as A has severed the tree in order to such taking, he has committed theft. (b) A puts a bait for dogs in his pocket, and thus induces Zs dog to follow it. Here, if |
ntion of dishonestly taking the tree out of Zs possession without Zs consent. Here, as soon as A has... | ntion of dishonestly taking the tree out of Zs possession without Zs consent. Here, as soon as A has severed the tree in order to such taking, he has committed theft. (b) A puts a bait for dogs in his pocket, and thus induces Zs dog to follow it. Here, if As intention be dishonestly to take the dog out of Zs possession without Zs consent. A has committed theft as soon as Zs dog has begun to follow A. (c) A meets a bullock carrying a box of treasure. He drives the bullock in a certain direction, in order tha |
As intention be dishonestly to take the dog out of Zs possession without Zs consent. A has committed... | As intention be dishonestly to take the dog out of Zs possession without Zs consent. A has committed theft as soon as Zs dog has begun to follow A. (c) A meets a bullock carrying a box of treasure. He drives the bullock in a certain direction, in order that he may dishonestly take the treasure. As soon as the bullock begins to move, A has committed theft of the treasure. (d) A being Zs servant, and entrusted by Z with the care of Zs plate, dishonestly runs away with the plate, without Zs consent. A has comm |
t he may dishonestly take the treasure. As soon as the bullock begins to move, A has committed theft... | t he may dishonestly take the treasure. As soon as the bullock begins to move, A has committed theft of the treasure. (d) A being Zs servant, and entrusted by Z with the care of Zs plate, dishonestly runs away with the plate, without Zs consent. A has committed theft. (e) Z, going on a journey, entrusts his plate toA, the keeper of a warehouse, till Z shall return. Acarries the plate to a goldsmith and sells it. Here the plate was not in Zs possession. It could not therefore be taken out of Zs possession, a |
itted theft. (e) Z, going on a journey, entrusts his plate toA, the keeper of a warehouse, till Z sh... | itted theft. (e) Z, going on a journey, entrusts his plate toA, the keeper of a warehouse, till Z shall return. Acarries the plate to a goldsmith and sells it. Here the plate was not in Zs possession. It could not therefore be taken out of Zs possession, and A has not committed theft, though he may have committed criminal breach of trust.Trespassing on burial places, etc. Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person. Theft.78THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II |
nd A has not committed theft, though he may have committed criminal breach of trust.Trespassing on b... | nd A has not committed theft, though he may have committed criminal breach of trust.Trespassing on burial places, etc. Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person. Theft.78THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(f) Afinds a ring belonging to Z on a table in the house which Z occupies. Here the ring is in Zs po... | (f) Afinds a ring belonging to Z on a table in the house which Z occupies. Here the ring is in Zs possession, and if A dishonestly removes it, A commits theft. (g) A finds a ring lying on the highroad, not in the possession of any person. A, by taking it, commits no theft, though he may commit criminal misappropriation of property. (h) A sees a ring belonging to Z lying on a table in Zs house. Not venturing to misappropriate the ring immediately for fear of search and detection, A hides the ring in a place |
commits no theft, though he may commit criminal misappropriation of property. (h) A sees a ring belo... | commits no theft, though he may commit criminal misappropriation of property. (h) A sees a ring belonging to Z lying on a table in Zs house. Not venturing to misappropriate the ring immediately for fear of search and detection, A hides the ring in a place where it is highly improbable that it will ever be found by Z, with the intention of taking the ring from the hiding place and selling it when the loss is forgotten. Here A, at the time of first moving the ring, commits theft. (i) A delivers his watch to Z |
where it is highly improbable that it will ever be found by Z, with the intention of taking the ring... | where it is highly improbable that it will ever be found by Z, with the intention of taking the ring from the hiding place and selling it when the loss is forgotten. Here A, at the time of first moving the ring, commits theft. (i) A delivers his watch to Z, a jeweler, to be regulated. Z carries it to his shop. A, not owing to the jeweler any debt for which the jeweler might lawfully detain the watch as a security, enters the shop openly, takes his watch by force out of Zs hand, and carries it away. Here A, |
, a jeweler, to be regulated. Z carries it to his shop. A, not owing to the jeweler any debt for whi... | , a jeweler, to be regulated. Z carries it to his shop. A, not owing to the jeweler any debt for which the jeweler might lawfully detain the watch as a security, enters the shop openly, takes his watch by force out of Zs hand, and carries it away. Here A, though he may have committed criminal trespass and assault, has not committed theft, in as much as what he did was not done dishonestly. (j) If A owes money to Z for repairing the watch, and if Z retains the watch lawfully as a security for the debt, and A |
though he may have committed criminal trespass and assault, has not committed theft, in as much as w... | though he may have committed criminal trespass and assault, has not committed theft, in as much as what he did was not done dishonestly. (j) If A owes money to Z for repairing the watch, and if Z retains the watch lawfully as a security for the debt, and A takes the watch out of Zs possession, with the intention of depriving Z of the property as a security for his debt, he commits theft, in as much as he takes it dishonestly. (k) Again, if A, having pawned his watch to Z, takes it out of Zs possession witho |
takes the watch out of Zs possession, with the intention of depriving Z of the property as a securi... | takes the watch out of Zs possession, with the intention of depriving Z of the property as a security for his debt, he commits theft, in as much as he takes it dishonestly. (k) Again, if A, having pawned his watch to Z, takes it out of Zs possession without Zs consent, not having paid what he borrowed on the watch, he commits theft, though the watch is his own property in as much as he takes it dishonestly. (l) A takes an article belonging to Z out of Zs possession without Zs consent, with the intention of |
ut Zs consent, not having paid what he borrowed on the watch, he commits theft, though the watch is ... | ut Zs consent, not having paid what he borrowed on the watch, he commits theft, though the watch is his own property in as much as he takes it dishonestly. (l) A takes an article belonging to Z out of Zs possession without Zs consent, with the intention of keeping it until he obtains money from Z as a reward for its restoration. Here A takes dishonestly; A has therefore committed theft. (m) A, being on friendly terms with Z, goes into Zs library in Zs absence, and takes away a book without Zs express consen |
keeping it until he obtains money from Z as a reward for its restoration. Here A takes dishonestly;... | keeping it until he obtains money from Z as a reward for its restoration. Here A takes dishonestly; A has therefore committed theft. (m) A, being on friendly terms with Z, goes into Zs library in Zs absence, and takes away a book without Zs express consent for the purpose merely of reading it, and with the intention of returning it. Here, it is probable that A may have conceived that he had Zs implied consent to use Zs book. If this was As impression, A has not committed theft. (n)A asks charity from Zs wi |
t for the purpose merely of reading it, and with the intention of returning it. Here, it is probable... | t for the purpose merely of reading it, and with the intention of returning it. Here, it is probable that A may have conceived that he had Zs implied consent to use Zs book. If this was As impression, A has not committed theft. (n)A asks charity from Zs wife. She givesA money, food and clothes, which A knows to belong to Z her husband. Here it is probable that Amay conceive that Zs wife is authorised to give away alms. If this was As impression, A has not committed theft. (o) A is the paramour of Zs wife. S |
fe. She givesA money, food and clothes, which A knows to belong to Z her husband. Here it is probabl... | fe. She givesA money, food and clothes, which A knows to belong to Z her husband. Here it is probable that Amay conceive that Zs wife is authorised to give away alms. If this was As impression, A has not committed theft. (o) A is the paramour of Zs wife. She gives a valuable property, which A knows to belong to her husband Z, and to be such property as she has no authority from Z to give. If A takes the property dishonestly, he commits theft. (p) A, in good faith, believing property belonging to Z to be As |
he gives a valuable property, which A knows to belong to her husband Z, and to be such property as s... | he gives a valuable property, which A knows to belong to her husband Z, and to be such property as she has no authority from Z to give. If A takes the property dishonestly, he commits theft. (p) A, in good faith, believing property belonging to Z to be As own property, takes that property out of Zs possession. Here, as A does not take dishonestly, he does not commit theft. (2) Whoever commits theft shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with |