Railways Act, 1989
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XV — PENALTIES AND OFFENCES · Section 160

Opening or breaking a level crossing gate

Not yet verified with the latest version of the bare act.
Text as per India Code

(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.

Judgments on Section 160