Section 270 of BNS : Section 270: Public nuisance.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ramesh owns a factory that produces chemicals. Instead of properly disposing of the waste, he dumps it into a nearby river that flows through a village. The villagers use this river for drinking water, bathing, and irrigation. As a result of Ramesh's actions, the water becomes contaminated, causing health issues among the villagers and damaging their crops. Ramesh's act of dumping waste into the river constitutes a public nuisance because it causes common injury and danger to the public.

Example 2:

Sunita runs a small eatery in a busy market area. To attract more customers, she places tables and chairs on the public footpath, obstructing the way for pedestrians. People are forced to walk on the road, which increases the risk of accidents. Despite the convenience and advantage to her business, Sunita's act of obstructing the public footpath is a public nuisance because it causes obstruction and danger to the public who use the footpath.

Example 3:

A local construction company leaves a large pile of debris on a public road after completing a project. The debris blocks the road, making it difficult for vehicles and pedestrians to pass through. This obstruction causes significant inconvenience and potential danger to the public. The company's failure to clear the debris is an illegal omission that constitutes a public nuisance.

Example 4:

During a festival, a group of people sets up loudspeakers in a residential area and plays music at a very high volume late into the night. The loud noise disturbs the sleep and peace of the residents, causing annoyance and potential health issues. The act of playing loud music in a residential area at inappropriate times is a public nuisance because it causes annoyance and disturbance to the public.

Example 5:

A shopkeeper in a crowded market area burns garbage in front of his shop, causing thick smoke and a foul smell to spread in the vicinity. The smoke and smell cause discomfort and health issues for other shopkeepers and customers in the market. The shopkeeper's act of burning garbage in a public area is a public nuisance because it causes common injury and annoyance to the public.