IPC Section 283 — Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation

offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals

Criminal

Punishment

Fine up to ₹200

As the section puts it: “shall be punished, with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees”

Summary

If a person does something, or fails to take care of property they own or are responsible for, and this creates danger, blocks the path, or causes harm to someone on a public road or waterway, they can be fined up to two hundred rupees.

Official Text

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.

Related Judgments

  • Judgment reserved on: 16.04.2018; Date of decision:; 26.07.2021; ANKU vs STATE OF DELHI — Delhi High Court (2021)
  • Mohamed Ali vs 1.The Inspector of Police,, Eruvadi Police Station,, Tirunelveli — Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) (2023)
  • Dheenathayalan vs 1.The Inspector of Police,, Avudaiyarkovil Police Station,, Pudukkotta — Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) (2025)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • BNS §285 — Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation