Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
What this section does
Creates a fine-only offence for causing danger, obstruction, or injury to any person in a public way or public line of navigation, whether by a positive act or by failing to manage property in one's possession or charge. No imprisonment is prescribed.
AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).
Quick reference
- Punishment
- Fine up to ₹5,000.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate
- Cognizable
- No
- Bailable
- Yes
- Compoundable
- Yes
Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)
- The accused did an act or omitted to take order with property in his possession or charge
- This caused danger, obstruction, or injury to any person
- The danger, obstruction, or injury occurred in a public way or public line of navigation
Derived from IPC s.283.
Read the official text
For the binding statutory text of BNS Section 285, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.
Why this matters
BNS Section 285 forms part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita which replaced the Indian Penal Code 1860 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.