Section 284 BNS: Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel

Section 284 BNS | BNS 284

Whoever knowingly or negligently conveys, or causes to be conveyed for hire, any person by water in any vessel, when that vessel is in such a state or so loaded as to endanger the life of that 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 five thousand rupees, or with both. 

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FAQs of BNS Section 284

  1. 284 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 284 of the BNS: Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.

  2. 284 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 284 of the BNS is cognizable.

  3. 284 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 284 of the BNS is bailable.

  4. 284 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 284 of the BNS is triable by any Magistrate.

Important Points

  • Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
  • In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.

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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs

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