287. Whoever does, with fire or any combustible matter, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any fire or any combustible matter in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from such fire or combustible matter, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS Section 287: Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter
Section 287 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter. It replaces IPC 285 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 287 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 2,000 rupees, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 287
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 285: Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter
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