Indian Penal Code, 1860
IPC Section 283 in BNS
§ 283 IPC→§ 285 BNS
Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation. Section 283 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation) corresponds to Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Verify before you rely on this. Renumbering under the 2023 codes is not a clean one-to-one exercise — provisions were merged, split and reworded. Always check the printed bare act.
Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 were renumbered:
| IPC | Provision | BNS |
|---|---|---|
| 277 | Fouling water of public spring or reservoir | 279 |
| 278 | Making atmosphere noxious to health | 280 |
| 279 | Rash driving or riding on a public way | 281 |
| 284 | Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance | 286 |
| 285 | Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter | 287 |
| 286 | Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance | 288 |
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