Central · Act 45 of 2023

Section 285 — Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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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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