Opening or breaking a level crossing gate

Q: When did Section 160 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 160 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 160, 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.

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 160 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with opening or breaking a level crossing gate. If any person, other than a railway servant or a person authorised in this behalf, opens any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

(1) If any person, other than a railway servant or a person authorised in this behalf, opens any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years.
(2) If any person breaks any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years.
Section 160, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Questions about Section 160

What does Section 160 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 160 of the Railways Act is headed "Opening or breaking a level crossing gate". If any person, other than a railway servant or a person authorised in this behalf, opens any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years.

How do I find court cases under Section 160 of the Railways Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Railways Act 1989 160, section 160 Railways Act 1989, section 160 of the Railways Act. People searching for it also type railway act 160 2 and railway act 160. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 160 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 160 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 160 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 160, 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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