Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Chapter 15
Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency & Morals
Section 290 • Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc.
Description
Whoever, in pulling down, repairing or constructing any building, knowingly or negligently omits to take such measures with that building as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from the fall of that building, or of any part thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Chapter 15 (Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency & Morals). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.