Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc
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Summary
Deliberately running any vessel aground or ashore with the purpose of stealing or dishonestly taking property from it, or to enable such theft, is an offence. If convicted the person may be punished with imprisonment (rigorous or simple) for up to ten years. A fine may also be imposed.
Example
Priya pushes a small ferry onto the sand so she and a friend can carry off electronic goods stored below deck. Because she intentionally grounded the vessel to steal its contents, she may face imprisonment of either description for up to ten years and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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.
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