Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 282 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 282: Rash navigation of vessel (Legacy IPC Section 280)

Statutory Classification Details

Rash navigation of vessel

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both