285. Whoever, by doing any act, or by omitting to take order with any property in his possession or under his charge, causes danger, obstruction or injury to any person in any public way or public line of navigation, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 285: Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
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).