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IPC Section 283 - Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation


Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 283 has been replaced with BNS Section 285 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(The upper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to five thousand rupees.)

Please refer to BNS 285 for updated procedures & punishments.

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  1. IPC 283 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 283 related FAQs

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 two hundred rupees.



IPC 283 in Simple Words

According to section 283 of the Indian Penal Code, if someone's actions or negligence with any property under their control cause danger, obstruction, or injury to any person in a public place or waterway, they can be punished with a fine of up to two hundred rupees.

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Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation

Offence : Causing danger, obstruction or, injury in any public way or line of navigation


Punishment : Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



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What is Section 283 CRPC?

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What is the IPC 283 in Hindi?

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What is the section of IPC for parking?

The Indian Penal Code, Section 283, provides for the punishment of a person who violates this section.


What is 285 IPC?

Section 285 of the Indian penal code states that anyone who acts rashly, negligently, or recklessly with fire, or with any combustible material, in a way likely to endanger life or cause harm or injury to another person, or who knowingly, negligently, or omits taking such an order, with any fire, or with any combustible material, within his control, is guilty.