poisoning of fish in lake,pond etc

Hello,

Anyone who violates section 24 of the water act, 1974, will be punishable under section 43 of the act which says that,
43 Penalty for contravention of provisions of section 24.—Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 24 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 1[one year and six months] but which may extend to six years and with fine.

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Joy Bose