IPC → BNS
IPC Section 283 in BNS
IPC Section 283 corresponds to BNS Section 285 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 283 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 285 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 285 — Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
Drafting note. The upper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to five thousand rupees.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 283 in BNS?
IPC Section 283 is BNS Section 285 — Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation.
Has the provision changed?
The upper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to five 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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