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

Making atmosphere noxious to health

Section 278 · Pakistan Penal Code

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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 1[one thousand five hundred rupees].