The Railways Act, 1989
The Railways Act, 1989, was enacted to consolidate and amend the laws related to railways in India. It provides a comprehensive framework for the management, operation, and regulation of the Indian Railways, covering various aspects such as administration, carriage of passengers and goods, accidents, and penalties.
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Section 158: Penalty for contravention of any of the provisions of Chapter XIV
Text of Section 158: Any person under whose authority any railway servant is employed in contravention of any of the…
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Section 157: Altering or defacing pass or ticket
Text of Section 157: If any passenger wilfully alters or defaces his pass or ticket so as to render the…
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Section 156: Travelling on roof, step or engine of a train
Text of Section 156: If any passenger or any other person, after being warned by a railway servant to desist,…
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Section 155: Entering into a compartment reserved or resisting entry into a compartment not reserved
Text of Section 155: 1. Unauthorised Occupation of Reserved Berth/Seat or Entry into Non-Reserved Compartment: (a) If any passenger, having…
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Section 154: Endangering safety of persons travelling by railway by rash or negligent act or omission
Text of Section 154: Endangering Safety of Persons by Rash or Negligent Act or Omission: If any person, in a…
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Section 153: Endangering safety of persons travelling by railway by wilful act or omission
Text of Section 153: Endangering Safety of Persons by Unlawful Act or Neglect: If any person, by any: Unlawful act,…
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Section 152: Maliciously hurting or attempting to hurt persons travelling by railway
Text of Section 152: (1) Offense of Maliciously Hurting or Attempting to Hurt: If any person unlawfully: Throws or causes…
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Section 151: Damage to or destruction of certain railway properties
Text of Section 151: (1) Offense of Damaging or Destroying Railway Property: If any person, with the intent to cause,…
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Section 150: Maliciously wrecking or attempting to wreck a train
Text of Section 150: (1) Malicious Wrecking or Attempting to Wreck a Train: If any person unlawfully: (a) Puts or…
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Section 149: Making a false claim for compensation
Text of Section 149: If any person requiring compensation from a railway administration for: Loss Destruction Damage Deterioration Non-delivery of…
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