Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc
Section 439 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc) corresponds to Section 328 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 328 is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Court of Session; punishment: Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | Running vessel with intent to commit theft, etc. | Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
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.
328. Whoever intentionally runs any vessel aground or ashore, intending to commit theft of any property contained therein or to dishonestly misappropriate any such property, or with intent that such theft or misappropriation of property may be committed, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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