BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 285 — Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation.
Replaces IPC Section 283.
Whoever, by doing any act, or by omitting to take order with any property in his possession or under his charge, causes danger, obstruction or injury to any person in any public way or public line of navigation, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
Nearby sections
- 282 Rash navigation of vessel.
- 283 Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy.
- 284 Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel.
- 286 Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance.
- 287 Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter.
- 288 Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance.
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