Whoever, in pulling down, repairing or constructing any building, knowingly or negligently omits to take such measures with that building as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from the fall of that building, or of any part thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Classification of Offence as per Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
Punishment:
Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Non-cognizable
Bailable
Triable by Any Magistrate.