282. 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.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 282: Rash navigation of vessel
Chapter XV — Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals
Source: official text of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Ministry of Home Affairs).