BNS Section 285: Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 283
Procedural Classification Summary
Causing danger or
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Fine of 5,000 rupees.obstruction in public way or line of navigation
Official Legal Provision / Summary
The upper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to five thousand rupees.