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    Question

    Consider the following statements in relation to the

    definition of “Public nuisance”. Statement (I) : A common nuisance is not excused on the ground that it causes some convince or advantage Statement (II): A common nuisance is excused on the ground that it causes some convenience or advantage
    A statements (I) is correct, (II) is incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B statements (II) is correct, (I) is incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both statements are incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

     IPC: Section 268 Public nuisance: A person is guilty of a public nuisance who does any act or is guilty of an illegal omission which causes any common injury, danger or annoyance to the public or to the people in general who dwell or occupy property in the vicinity, or which must necessarily cause injury, obstruction, danger or annoyance to persons who may have occasion to use any public right. A common nuisance is not excused on the ground that it causes some convenience or advantage.

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