Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy
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Summary
Exhibiting a false light, mark, or buoy that is intended or likely to mislead a navigator is an offence. It applies when someone sets up or displays such a signal knowing or intending it will cause navigational error. Punishment can be imprisonment of up to seven years and a fine of at least 10,000 rupees. The offence is cognizable, bailable and triable by a first-class magistrate.
Example
Ravi fixes a fake lighted buoy near a small harbour to divert boats away from a channel so he can fish undisturbed. Because the buoy was meant and likely to mislead navigators, Ravi can be punished with up to seven years imprisonment and a fine of at least 10,000 rupees.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever exhibits any false light, mark or buoy, intending or knowing it to be likely that such exhibition will mislead any navigator, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and with fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 7 years, and fine which shall not be less than 10,000 rupees.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Magistrate of the first class.
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