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SECTION 280 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Rash navigation of vessel
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 280 in Simple Words
According to section 280 of the Indian Penal Code, if anyone navigates a vessel in a reckless or negligent manner endangering human life or causing harm to others, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to six months, or a fine, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigating any vessel so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, etc. | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Navigating any vessel so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, etc.
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Anyone who navigates a vessel in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger life or cause harm or injury to another person will be punished by imprisonment for up to six months or a fine of up to a thousand rupees.
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