Section 282 - Indian Penal Code, 1860

Indian Penal Code, 1860

282. Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel-

Whoever knowingly or negligently conveys, or causes to be conveyed for hire, any person by water in any vessel, when that vessel is in such a state or as loaded as to endanger the life of that 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.