What is IPC 283 in BNS?

IPC 283 in BNS: Section 285

Section 283 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 283 deals with danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 283 is now BNS 285.

Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation

Carried over

94% of the old wording kept

Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XIV

s. 283

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 two hundred rupees.

Text from the official India Code PDF

New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XV

s. 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.

Text from India Code