290. Whoever, in pulling down, repairing or constructing any building, knowingly or negligently omits to take such measures with that building as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from the fall of that building, or of any part thereof, 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 290: Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings etc
Section 290 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings etc. It replaces IPC 288 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 290 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 290
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 288: Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings
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