Rash driving or riding on a public way
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Summary
Driving or riding on a public way in a rash or negligent manner that endangers human life or is likely to cause hurt to others is punishable. The offender may be sentenced to imprisonment up to six months, or a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both. The rule applies whenever the manner of driving creates a real risk to other people.
Example
Rohan speeds his motorbike through a busy neighbourhood street and nearly knocks down a pedestrian, who gets hurt. Because he rode in a rash manner on a public way and caused an injury risk, he can be prosecuted and, if convicted, face up to six months' imprisonment, a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever drives any vehicle, or rides, on any public way in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
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