Section 282 of IPC : Section 282: Conveying Person By Water For Hire In Unsafe Or Overloaded Vessel

Explanation using Example

Imagine a boat owner named Arjun operates a ferry service across a river. To maximize profits, he overloads the boat with passengers, despite knowing that the vessel's maximum capacity is exceeded and it has become unstable. One day, due to the overloading, the boat capsizes in the middle of the river, endangering the lives of all passengers on board. Fortunately, everyone is rescued by nearby fishermen, but the incident leads to an investigation. Arjun could be prosecuted under Section 282 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, for negligently conveying passengers in a vessel that was so loaded as to endanger their lives. If found guilty, Arjun may face imprisonment, a fine, or both.