Indian Penal Code, 1860

Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy.—

Section

281

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

281. Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy.— 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.
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