BNS Section 281 – Exhibition of false light mark or buoy
Chapter 15: Offences Affecting the Public Health Safety Convenience Decency and Morals ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 281
IPC S.281
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever exhibits any false light mark or buoy intending or knowing it to be likely that such exhibition will mislead any navigator shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years or with fine or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 7 years or fine or both. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.
