IPC → BNS
IPC Section 280 in BNS
IPC Section 280 corresponds to BNS Section 282 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 280 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 282 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 282 — Rash navigation of vessel
Drafting note. The upper limit of the fine has been increased from one thousand to ten thousand rupees. .
Whoever navigates any vessel in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 280 in BNS?
IPC Section 280 is BNS Section 282 — Rash navigation of vessel.
Has the provision changed?
The upper limit of the fine has been increased from one thousand to ten thousand rupees. .
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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