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