Whoever intentionally runs any vessel aground or ashore, intending to commit theft of any property contained therein or to dishonestly misappropriate any such property, or with intent that such theft or misappropriation of property may be committed, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Simplified Explanation
Section 328 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS 2023) deals with the offense of intentionally running a vessel aground or ashore with the intent to commit theft or dishonestly misappropriate property.
Key Provisions of Section 328:
- Intentional Running of Vessel Aground or Ashore:
- If a person intentionally runs a vessel aground or ashore, and does so with the intent to commit theft of any property contained within the vessel or to dishonestly misappropriate such property, or if the person intends for such theft or misappropriation to occur, they will face punishment.
- Punishment:
- The offender is punishable with:
- Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and
- The person shall also be liable to a fine.
- The offender is punishable with:
Summary:
Section 328 specifically criminalizes the act of intentionally grounding a vessel to facilitate theft or misappropriation of property. The penalties for this offense are significant, with a possible imprisonment term of up to ten years and a fine. This provision highlights the severity of using such actions to commit crimes related to theft or misappropriation of property on a vessel.
