IPC Section 439. Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc

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 17
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offence Against Property - Parliament of India

Whoever intentionally runs any vessel aground or ashore, intending to commit theft of any property contained therein or to dishonestly misappropriate any such property, or with intent that such theft or misappropriation of property may be committed, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Running vessel ashore with intent to commit theft, etc. Imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Cognizable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Non-Bailable Court of Session. Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security