Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 328 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 328: Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc (Legacy IPC Section 439)

Statutory Classification Details

Running vessel with intent

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Court of Session
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 yearsto commit theft, etc.and fine