SECTION 285 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter
Description
Whoever does, with fire or any combustible matter, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any fire or any combustible matter in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from such fire or combustible matter, 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.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dealing with fire or any combustible matter so as to endanger human life, etc. | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Dealing with fire or any combustible matter so as to endanger human life, etc.
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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