Section 287

Negligent conduct with respect to machinery.

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

  • Act 45 of 1860
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;

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    Whoever does, with any machinery, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person,
    or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any machinery in his possession or under his care as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from such machinery,
    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.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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