Railways Act, 1989
160. Opening or breaking a level crossing gate.
(1) If any person, other than a railway servant or a person
authorized 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.