Negligently crossing unmanned level crossing
Section 161 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with negligently crossing unmanned level crossing. If any person driving or leading a vehicle is negligent in crossing an unmanned level crossing, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
If any person driving or leading a vehicle is negligent in crossing an unmanned level crossing, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year.
Explanation.-- For the purposes of this section, "negligence" in relation to any person driving or leading a vehicle in crossing an unmanned level crossing means the crossing of such level crossing by such person--
(a) without stopping or caring to stop the vehicle near such level crossing to observe whether any approaching rolling stock is in sight, or
(b) even while an approaching rolling stock is in sight.
Section 161, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Questions about Section 161
What does Section 161 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 161 of the Railways Act is headed "Negligently crossing unmanned level crossing". If any person driving or leading a vehicle is negligent in crossing an unmanned level crossing, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year.
How do I find court cases under Section 161 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 161, section 161 Railways Act 1989, section 161 of the Railways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 161 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 161 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 161, 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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