Section152
The Railways Act, 1989

Maliciously hurting or attempting to hurt persons travelling by railway

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 1989 Ministry Railways Enacted 03 Jun 1989 In force 01 Jul 1990 Cited by 1 provision

Section 152 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with maliciously hurting or attempting to hurt persons travelling by railway. If any person unlawfully throws or causes to fall or strike at against, into or upon any rolling stock forming part of a train, any wood, stone or other matter or thing with intent, or with knowledge that he is likely to endanger the safety of any person being in or upon such rolling stock or in or The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

If any person unlawfully throws or causes to fall or strike at against, into or upon any rolling stock forming part of a train, any wood, stone or other matter or thing with intent, or with knowledge that he is likely to endanger the safety of any person being in or upon such rolling stock or in or upon any other rolling stock forming part of the same train, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years.

Section 152, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Questions about Section 152

What does Section 152 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 152 of the Railways Act is headed "Maliciously hurting or attempting to hurt persons travelling by railway". If any person unlawfully throws or causes to fall or strike at against, into or upon any rolling stock forming part of a train, any wood, stone or other matter or thing with intent, or with knowledge that he is likely to endanger the safety of any person being in or upon such rolling stock or in or

How do I find court cases under Section 152 of the Railways Act?

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What should I read with Section 152 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 152 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 152 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 152, came into force on 01 Jul 1990, having been enacted on 03 Jun 1989. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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