Whoever, by doing any act, or by omitting to take order with any property in his possession or under his charge, causes danger, obstruction or injury to any person in any public way or public line of navigation, shall be punished, with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.
Section 283: Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
The Indian Penal Code, 1860Central Act · Act 45 of 1860
Repealed. This text is published for reference. It is not in force, and it should not be relied on as current law without checking what replaced it. Repealed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, with effect from 1 July 2024
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Penal Code, 1860 |
|---|---|
| Section | 283 |
| Marginal note | Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | Repealed |
| Judgments citing it | 10 |
Judgments that turned on this provision
- CRL OP(MD)/23861/2025 of Pradeep Vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, KalaiyarkoilMadras High Court · 2026-01-05
- CRL OP(MD)/21355/2025 of S.Arulraj Vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Sub Inspector Of Police, TenkasiMadras High Court · 2026-01-02
- CWP/18442/2025 of AKSHAT GAURI Vs STATE OF HARYANA AND ANRHigh Court of Punjab and Haryana · 2025-11-06
- CRL OP(MD)/18555/2025 of Shanavas Vs The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by The Inspector of Police,Madras High Court · 2025-10-28
- SUO MOTU TR/19452/2025 of SHO Aladi P-S Vs GodhandamMadras High Court · 2025-10-15
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