IPC → BNS
IPC 277 in BNS: Section 279
Fouling water of public spring or reservoir
IPC
277
BNS
279
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 277 dealt with “Fouling water of public spring or reservoir”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 279 of the BNS. The Sanhita renumbered the whole code, so the old IPC number does not carry over — this is the official mapping.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence. Bailable / cognizable status, the exact punishment and the trying court for this section are not yet in our hand-verified guide set — check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on them.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official IPC/BNS Section Table. Compiled 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 277?
- IPC Section 277 (Fouling water of public spring or reservoir) corresponds to Section 279 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, per the official NCRB comparative table.
- When did the BNS replace the IPC?
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with effect from 1 July 2024. Cases registered before that date continue to be tried under the IPC.
Nearby sections
- IPC 273 → BNS 275 · Sale of noxious food or drink
- IPC 274 → BNS 276 · Adulteration of drugs
- IPC 275 → BNS 277 · Sale of adulterated drugs
- IPC 276 → BNS 278 · Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation
- IPC 278 → BNS 280 · Making atmosphere noxious to health
- IPC 279 → BNS 281 · Rash driving or riding on a public way
- IPC 280 → BNS 282 · Rash navigation of vessel
- IPC 281 → BNS 283 · Exhibition of false light mark or buoy