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.
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE
Punishment—Fine of 200 rupees—Non-cognizable—Bailable—Triable by any Magistrate—Non-compoundable.
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