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IPC Section 286 - Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance
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 288 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever does, with any explosive substance, 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 explosive substance in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from that substance, 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 286 in Simple Words
According to section 286 of the Indian Penal Code, if someone handles explosive substances recklessly or negligently, endangering human life or causing harm to others, or fails to take necessary precautions with such substances to prevent such dangers, they can be punished with imprisonment of up to six months, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.
Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| So dealing with any explosive substance | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : So dealing with any explosive substance
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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