IPC 283 vs BNS 285: Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
Section 283 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 96% of the old wording is kept; 2 words removed and 2 words added.
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IPC section 283Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
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.
BNS section 285Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
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 five thousand rupees.
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