BNS Section 288 – Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings
Chapter 15: Offences Affecting the Public Health Safety Convenience Decency and Morals ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 288
IPC S.288
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever in pulling down or repairing any building knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with that building as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from the fall of that building or of any part thereof shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 10000 or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.