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IPC Section 282 - Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 284 for updated procedures & punishments.
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.
Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conveying for hire any person by water, in a vessel in such a state, or so loaded, as to endanger his life | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
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
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