BNS · CHAPTER XV — Of Offences Affecting The Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency And Morals

Section 283. Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

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.

Source: India Code