Section 8B

Punishment for mischief by injury to national highway.

The National Highways Act, 1956

  • Act 48 of 1956
  • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
About this Act

An Act to provide for the declaration of certain highways to be national highways and for matters connected therewith.

All sections
    1[8B. Punishment for mischief by injury to national highway.--Whoever commits mischief by doing any act which renders or which he knows to be likely to render any national highway referred to in sub-section (1) of section 8A impassable or less safe for traveling or conveying property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with a fine, or with both.]

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 26 of 1995, s. 2 (w.e.f. 16-6-1995).

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

Scroll to Top