IPC § 278 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 278 IPC — Making atmosphere noxious to health
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 280 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 280 — Making atmosphere noxious to health
Whoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing along a public way, shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 280 in full