IPC § 283 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 283 IPC — Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 285 — Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
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 five thousand rupees.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 285 in full