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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