283. Whoever exhibits any false light, mark or buoy, intending or knowing it to be likely that such exhibition will mislead any navigator, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and with fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees.
BNS Section 283: Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy
Section 283 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with exhibition of false light, mark or buoy. It replaces IPC 281 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 283 is cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 283 | Exhibition of a false light, mark or buoy. | Imprisonment for 7 years, and fine which shall not be less than 10,000 rupees. | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 283
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 281: Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy
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