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IPC Section 283. Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation


 
Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 14
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and morals - Parliament of India

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.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Causing danger, obstruction, or injury in any public way or line of navigation. Fine of 200 rupees. Cognizable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Bailable Any Magistrate. Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security
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