IPC 280→BNS 282

IPC 280 to BNS 282: Rash navigation of vessel

Section 280 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 282 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 280 →View BNS Section 282 →

IPC 280 to BNS 282 at a Glance

Section 280 IPC (Rash navigation of vessel) is now Section 282 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is bailable and cognizable. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 280 to BNS 282?

Section 280 IPC corresponds to Section 282 BNS. The definition of the offence and the maximum imprisonment of six months remain unchanged. The maximum fine has increased from one thousand rupees under Section 280 IPC to ten thousand rupees under Section 282 BNS.

IPC 280 vs BNS 282: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section280282
OffenceRash navigation of vesselSame
PunishmentImprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or fine, or both.Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months under Section 282 BNS.
FineFine which may extend to one thousand rupees, alone or with imprisonment.Fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees under Section 282 BNS.
BailBailableSame
CognizanceCognizableSame
CompoundableNon-CompoundableSame
Triable ByAny MagistrateSame

IPC 280 and BNS 282: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 280, IPC 1860

280. Rash navigation of vessel.—Whoever navigates any vessel in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, 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.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 282, BNS 2023

Whoever navigates any vessel in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, 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.

Ingredients: IPC 280 vs BNS 282

Under IPC 280
  1. Navigating any vessel
  2. Operating the vessel in a rash or negligent manner
  3. The navigation endangers human life, or is likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person
Under BNS 282
  1. Operating or navigating a vessel on water
  2. Navigating in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life or cause hurt or injury

What IPC 280 to BNS 282 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 280 IPC (now Section 282 BNS): the definition of the offence and the six-month imprisonment term are unchanged, but Section 282 BNS increases the financial penalty by raising the maximum fine tenfold to ten thousand rupees.

FAQs: IPC 280 to BNS 282

What changed when Section 280 IPC became Section 282 BNS?▼

The maximum fine has been raised tenfold to ten thousand rupees from one thousand rupees under the IPC. The definition of rash navigation and the six-month maximum imprisonment term remain unchanged.

Where does Section 280 IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 282 BNS, in Chapter XV, Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals.

Does Section 280 IPC or Section 282 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 280 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 280 IPC. Section 282 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·