BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 289 BNS

Negligent conduct with respect to machinery

Offence

Whoever does, with any machinery, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any machinery in his possession or under his care as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from such machinery,

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 289 BNS

Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Negligent conduct with respect to machinery”. 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.