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Section 280 IPC — Rash navigation of vessel

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 112

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280. Rash navigation of vessel.--Whoever navigates any vessel in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

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