IPC Section 286
IPC Section 286 — Negligent Conduct with Respect to Fire or Combustible Matter
Summary:
Section 286 of the Indian Penal Code punishes negligent behavior that causes the risk of fire or explosion likely to cause harm.
Key points:
Whoever negligently does any act which is likely to cause fire or explosion and thereby endangers human life, or is likely to cause hurt or injury to any person,
Shall be punished with imprisonment of up to 2 years, or with a fine, or both.
In simple terms:
If someone is careless or negligent in handling fire or combustible materials, and this carelessness could potentially cause harm or injury to others, they can be held liable under Section 286.
Example:
Carelessly leaving flammable materials near an open flame, resulting in a fire hazard.
Negligently causing an explosion due to mishandling of explosives or fireworks.
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