Section 162 of RA, 1989 : Section 162: Entering Carriage Or Other Place Reserved For Females

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where John, a male passenger, boards a train and unknowingly sits in a compartment reserved exclusively for women. A ticket inspector approaches and informs him of the reservation. John quickly realizes his mistake, apologizes, and moves to another compartment. In this case, John had a lawful excuse for initially entering the compartment as it was a genuine mistake and he complied immediately upon learning of the reservation.

However, if instead of leaving, John had refused to vacate the seat after being informed by the ticket inspector, he could be subject to a fine of up to five hundred rupees under Section 162 of The Railways Act, 1989. Additionally, a railway servant would have the authority to remove him from the compartment.