BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 284 BNS

Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel

Offence

Whoever knowingly or negligently conveys, or causes to be conveyed for hire, any person by water in any vessel, when that vessel is in such a state or so loaded as to endanger the life of that person,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: six months.
  • Fine: five thousand rupees.
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FAQ — Section 284 BNS

Section 284 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.