Section 174

Obstructing running of train, etc.

The Railways Act, 1989

  • Act 24 of 1989
  • Ministry of Railways
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Railways.

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    If any railway servant (whether on duty or otherwise) or any other person obstructs or causes to be obstructed or attempts to obstruct any train or other rolling stock upon a railway,--
         (a) by squatting or picketing or during any rail roko agitation or bandh; or
         (b) by keeping without authority any rolling stock on the railway; or
         (c) by tampering with, disconnecting or interfering in any other manner with its hose pipe or tampering with signal gear or otherwise,
     he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to two 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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