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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 285 BNS - Danger or obstruction in public way Or line of navigation

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
285 - Danger or obstruction in public way Or line of navigation
Old provision
Section 283 IPC
Punishment
Fine of 5,000 rupees.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 285 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 283 IPC Modified The u pper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to five thousand rupees.

Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with danger or obstruction in public way Or line of navigation. Under the old law this was Section 283 of the IPC.

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