296. Discharging fire-works, fire-arms, etc
296. Discharging fire-works, fire-arms, etc.---(1) Whoever in a cantonment discharges any firearm, detonates or blasts in such manner as to cause or to be likely to cause danger to any person passing by or dwelling or working in the neighbourhood, or risk of injury to property, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.
(2)
Whoever engages in any game or carries on work such as quarrying, timber cutting or building operations, or lets off fire-balloons or fire-works, in such manner as to cause or to be likely to cause danger to any person passing by or dwelling or working in the neighbourhood, or risk of injury to property, shall be liable to penalty which may extend to two thousand and five hundred rupees.
Amendment notes (1)
- 1Subs w.e.f. 22-05-2026 Subs. by Act 8 of 2026, s. 2 and Sch., for Section 296 (w.e.f. 22-05-2026).