IPC Section 267
IPC Section 267: Maliciously causing obstruction, danger, or injury in public way
Text (in simple terms):
“Whoever maliciously does any act that obstructs, damages, or endangers a public way, public line, or public servant in the exercise of their duty, shall be punished under this section.”
Explanation:
Nature of Offense:
Section 267 deals with malicious acts that affect public safety or public property.
It is designed to protect public roads, streets, ways, and lines of communication from obstruction or damage.
Ingredients of the Offense:
To constitute an offense under Section 267, the following elements must exist:
Malicious Act: The act must be intentional and with knowledge that it will cause obstruction, danger, or injury.
Public Way/Property: The act should target a public road, street, path, or line used by the public.
Result: The act obstructs traffic, endangers the public, or causes injury.
Knowledge of Consequence: The person must know that their act is likely to cause harm or obstruction.
Punishment:
The punishment under this section can include imprisonment, fine, or both.
The severity depends on the extent of obstruction or injury caused.
Key Points:
Maliciousness is essential: Accidental obstruction does not attract Section 267.
It protects public convenience and safety.
Acts like putting obstacles on roads, throwing stones on railway tracks, or digging trenches without warning may fall under this section.
Example:
A person deliberately places large stones on a public road to harass travelers.
Even if no one is injured, Section 267 applies because the act maliciously obstructed a public way and endangered public safety.
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