Section 286 of BNS : Section 286: Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a farmer in a rural village in India, uses a highly toxic pesticide to protect his crops. One day, he leaves the pesticide container open and unattended in his field. A group of children playing nearby accidentally come into contact with the pesticide, resulting in severe poisoning and hospitalization. Ravi's negligent act of leaving the poisonous substance unsecured and accessible to others endangers human life. Under Section 286 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to five thousand rupees, or both.

Example 2:

Sunita runs a small chemical manufacturing unit in an industrial area. She stores various poisonous chemicals in her factory. Despite knowing the dangers, she fails to label the containers properly and does not implement adequate safety measures. One of her employees, unaware of the contents, accidentally spills a chemical, causing severe burns and injuries. Sunita's negligent conduct in not taking sufficient precautions to guard against probable danger to human life makes her liable under Section 286 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. She could face imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to five thousand rupees, or both.