BNS Section 289: Negligent conduct with respect to machinery
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 287
Procedural Classification Summary
Negligent conduct with
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment forrespect to machinery.6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.