Section 281 of IPC : Section 281: Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a fisherman in Kerala, decides to place a false buoy in the backwaters to mislead other fishermen and prevent them from fishing in his preferred spot. He knows that the buoy will mislead navigators into thinking there is a safe passage where there isn't one. As a result, another fisherman, Suresh, follows the false buoy and ends up damaging his boat on hidden rocks. Ravi's actions fall under Section 281 of the Indian Penal Code, and he can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

In Mumbai, a group of pranksters decide to place a fake lighthouse light on a coastal area that is not a recognized navigation point. They do this to confuse ships and create chaos. A cargo ship, relying on the false light, changes its course and runs aground, causing significant damage to the ship and its cargo. The pranksters' act of exhibiting a false light, knowing it would mislead navigators, makes them liable under Section 281 of the Indian Penal Code, and they can face imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine, or both.