Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others
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Summary
Causing grievous hurt by an act so rash or negligent that it endangers human life or the personal safety of others is an offence. The offender can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both.
Example
Ravi drives fast through a crowded market and carelessly knocks down Priya, causing a broken leg. Because his act was rash or negligent and endangered others, he can be charged and faces up to two years' imprisonment, a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever causes grievous hurt to any person by doing any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
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