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IPC Section 280 - Rash navigation of vessel
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 280 deals with rash navigation of vessel.
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280. Rash navigation of vessel. Whoever navigates any vessel in a manner so rash or negligent as
to endanger human life, or to be l ikely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with
imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may
extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
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