285. Whoever, by doing any act, or by omitting to take order with any property in his possession or under his charge, causes danger, obstruction or injury to any person in any public way or public line of navigation, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
IPC Section 283 in BNS: Section 285
Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
Section 283 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation) corresponds to Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 285 is cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Fine of 5,000 rupees.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | Causing danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation. | Fine of 5,000 rupees. | 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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