IPC · XIV — OF OFFENCES A FFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE, DECENCY AND MORALS

Section 278. Making atmosphere noxious to health

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

278. Making atmosphere noxious to health . — 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 five hundred rupees.

Source: India Code