The society we live in is a significant part of our life and to maintain peace and harmony in it is the duty of every responsible citizen. It is for us that we take this responsibility and have to continue it for the generations to come. Public way and public navigations are a significant part of our day to day lives and any obstruction in it may cause severe inconvenience and may also have substantial effects. This is precisely what Section 283 of the Indian Penal Code deals with.
Meaning: Section 283 IPC
Section 283 of IPC states that any person who causes danger, injury or obstruction in any public way or public line of navigation is punishable. The danger, injury or obstruction may be caused either by an act or by omission to take order with any property under his possession or charge.
Ingredients
From the definition, we can establish following essential ingredients to prove an offense under Section 283.
- A person must do an act or omit to take order with any property in his possession or under his charge.
- Such act or omission must cause danger, obstruction, or injury to any person in any public way or in the public line of navigation.
Punishment
The offense under Section 283 is punishable with a fine which may extend to INR200.
Classification of the offence
The offense under Section 283 in IPC is cognizable, bailable and non-compoundable. The offence is Triable by any magistrate.
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