Section 282

According to section 282 of Indian penal code, Whoever knowingly or negligently conveys, or causes to be conveyed for hire, any person by water in any vessel, when that vessel is in such a state or so loaded as to endanger the life of that person. The section is also applicable in cases where a person is conveyed by water in any vessel on the payment of money. A person under this section shall be punished with either simple or rigorous imprisonment for a term that may extend to six months, or with the fine maximum up to one thousand rupees, or with both.