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Section 283 — Danger or obstruction in a public way or navigation

As in force on 1 July 2020.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
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283.Danger or obstruction in a public way or navigation

Whoever, by doing any act, or by omitting to take order with any property in his possession or under his charge, causes danger, obstruction or injury to any person in any public way or public line of navigation, shall be punished with fine which may extend to $1,000.

[Indian PC 1860, s. 283]