Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 284 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 284: Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Conveying person by water
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment forfor hire in unsafe or6 months, or fine of overloaded vessel.5,000 rupees, or both