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SECTION 282 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 282 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 282 related FAQs
Whoever knowingly or negligently conveys, or causes to be conveyed for hire, any person by water in any vessel, when that vessel is in such a state or so loaded as to endanger the life of that 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 one thousand rupees, or with both.



IPC 282 in Simple Words

According to section 282 of the Indian Penal Code, if someone knowingly or negligently transports any person by water in a vessel that is in an unsafe state or overloaded, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to six months, or a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.


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Offence : Conveying for hire any person by water, in a vessel in such a state, or so loaded, as to endanger his life


Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



Anyone who knowingly or negligently transports or causes to convey for hire any person on water in any vessel when that vessel is so in a state, or loaded, that it puts the person's life in danger, will be punished by either imprisonment for a period that may extend up to six months or a fine that can reach...





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What is the section of overloading in IPC?

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