Section 280 of BNS : Section 280: Making atmosphere noxious to health.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi owns a small factory in a residential area in Mumbai. To cut costs, he decides to dispose of chemical waste by burning it in an open area near his factory. The toxic fumes from the burning waste spread through the neighborhood, causing several residents to suffer from respiratory issues and nausea. Under Section 280 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be fined up to one thousand rupees for making the atmosphere noxious to the health of the people living in the vicinity.

Example 2:

Sunita runs a roadside food stall in Delhi. To keep mosquitoes away, she starts burning plastic waste every evening near her stall. The smoke from the burning plastic creates a noxious atmosphere, affecting the health of pedestrians and nearby shop owners. Under Section 280 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Sunita can be fined up to one thousand rupees for voluntarily vitiating the atmosphere and making it harmful to the health of people in the area.