Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 285 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 285: Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation (Legacy IPC Section 283)

Statutory Classification Details

Causing danger or

  • 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: Fine of 5,000 rupees.obstruction in public way or line of navigation