INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
279. Rash driving or riding on a public way
281. Rash driving or riding on a public way.
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
279. Rash driving or riding on a public way.--Whoever 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.
Repealed / historical reference India Code — IPC 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
281. Rash driving or riding on a public way.—Whoever 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.
Current law India Code — BNS 2023