In this article, we will introduce you to Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS Section 289). In today’s article we will talk about what is Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita? As we know that IPC has now been replaced by BNS. So let’s start.
Definition of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 289
Negligent conduct with respect to machinery- Whoever does, with any machinery, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any machinery in his possession or under his care as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from such machinery, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.