Rash navigation of vessel
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Summary
Navigating a vessel so rashly or negligently that it endangers human life or is likely to cause hurt or injury is an offence. Punishable with imprisonment of up to six months, or a fine up to ten thousand rupees, or both. The offence is cognizable, bailable and triable by any magistrate.
Example
Rohan speeds a small passenger boat through a crowded river market, ignoring signals, and a passenger falls and is injured. He can be prosecuted and, if convicted, face up to six months' imprisonment, or a fine up to ten thousand rupees, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever navigates any vessel in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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