SECTION 288 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings

Whoever, in pulling down or repairing any building, knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with that building as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from the fall of that building, or of any part thereof, 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 288 in Simple Words

Section 288 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone, while demolishing or repairing a building, knowingly or negligently fails to take proper precautions to prevent any potential danger to human life from the building's collapse, they can be punished with imprisonment of up to six months, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.

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