Sentencing Guide
BNS Section 289 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 289: Negligent conduct with respect to machinery (Legacy IPC Section 287)
Statutory Classification Details
Negligent conduct with
- Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
- Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Any Magistrate
- Official Punishment: Imprisonment forrespect to machinery.6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both