282. Whoever navigates any vessel in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other 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 ten thousand rupees, or with both.
IPC Section 280 in BNS: Section 282
Rash navigation of vessel
Section 280 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Rash navigation of vessel) corresponds to Section 282 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 282 is cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | Rash navigation of vessel. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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