Whoever repeats or continues a public nuisance, having been enjoined by any public servant who has lawful authority to issue such injunction not to repeat or continue such nuisance, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
Section 291: Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
The Indian Penal Code, 1860Central Act · Act 45 of 1860
Repealed. This text is published for reference. It is not in force, and it should not be relied on as current law without checking what replaced it. Repealed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, with effect from 1 July 2024
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Penal Code, 1860 |
|---|---|
| Section | 291 |
| Marginal note | Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | Repealed |
| Judgments citing it | 4 |
Judgments that turned on this provision
- CRL OP(MD)/21377/2025 of Santhosh Kumar Vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, ManamaduraiMadras High Court · 2025-12-05
- CRL OP(MD)/18318/2025 of Gokulpandi Vs The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by The Inspector of Police,Madras High Court · 2025-10-27
- SUO MOTU TR/19548/2025 of SHO J4 CHOZHATHARAM PS Vs KalyanasundaramMadras High Court · 2025-10-15
- SUO MOTU TR/19446/2025 of SHO Sozhatharam Vs ArockiyadossMadras High Court · 2025-10-15
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