Indian Penal Code, 1860
Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc.—
Section
439
Punishment
Imprisonment up to Ten 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
439. Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc.—
Whoever intentionally runs any vessel aground or ashore, intending to commit theft of any property contained therein or to dishonestly misappropriate any such property, or with intent that such theft or misappropriation of property may be committed, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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