Section 268 of IPC : Section 268: Public Nuisance

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where Mr. Sharma, a shop owner, decides to burn a pile of garbage outside his shop every evening. The smoke from the burning garbage spreads throughout the neighborhood, causing respiratory discomfort and annoyance to the residents and passersby. This act of Mr. Sharma could be considered a public nuisance under Section 268 of The Indian Penal Code, as it causes common injury, danger, and annoyance to the public. Despite the fact that burning the garbage might be convenient for Mr. Sharma, it is not excused because it affects the community negatively.