IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 439 IPC

Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc.

Punishment

Whoever 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.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: ten years.
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FAQ — Section 439 IPC

Section 439 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc.”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever 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.

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

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