284. Whoever knowingly or negligently conveys, or causes to be conveyed for hire, any person by water in any vessel, when that vessel is in such a state or so loaded as to endanger the life of that 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 five thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS Section 284: Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel
Section 284 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel. It replaces IPC 282 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 284 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 284
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 282: Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel
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