The text is substantially unchanged
IPC Section 281 is now BNS Section 283
281. Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy.
Old law
IPC §281
281. Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy.
281. Whoever exhibits any false light, mark or buoy, intending or knowing it to be likely that such exhibition will mislead any navigator, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.
Read more: IPC §281New law
BNS §283
283. Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy.
283. Whoever exhibits any false light, mark or buoy, intending or knowing it to be likely that such exhibition will mislead any navigator, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and with fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees.
Read more: BNS §283Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.