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Pakistan Penal Code

Chapter XIV · Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Fouling water of public spring or reservoir

Section 277 · Pakistan Penal Code

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Whoever voluntarily corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to 1[one thousand five hundred rupees], or with both.

Amendment notes (1)›
  1. 1(1) 1943/AJAG/CMLA/82 dt. 16-11-82 (Ext. Gaz. IBD. Part-I, dt. 21-11-82 page, 153). 2Subs. by the Criminal Laws (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1980 (3 of 1980), section 2, for “six months”.

How to cite

In a petition
Section 277, PPC
With heading
Section 277 PPC (Fouling water of public spring or reservoir)
In full
Section 277, Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860)

Text as amended up to 30-11-2025, from the Pakistan Code, Ministry of Law and Justice. Check the official text before filing. Official PDF, page 99