IPC § 280 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024

Section 280 IPC — Rash navigation of vessel

Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 282 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.

The law now: BNS 282 — Rash navigation of vessel

Whoever navigates any vessel in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 282 in full

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