Section 147 of RA, 1989 : Section 147: Trespass And Refusal To Desist From Trespass

Explanation using Example

Imagine John decides to take a shortcut to get home and knowingly walks along the railway tracks, which is a restricted area where pedestrians are not allowed. A railway official spots him trespassing and warns him to leave immediately. John ignores the warning and continues walking on the tracks. Under Section 147 of The Railways Act, 1989, John is committing an offense by entering and remaining on the railway property without lawful authority. As a result, he could face a punishment of imprisonment for up to six months, a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both. The minimum fine, unless the court states special reasons otherwise, would be five hundred rupees. Additionally, the railway official has the authority to remove John from the tracks, using force if necessary, and can enlist help from others to do so.