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Act endangering life or personal safety of others
(a) where the hurt is caused, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both;
(b) where grievous hurt is caused, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
Example:
At Rakesh's wedding, Vijay fires celebratory gun shots in the air, which hit Amit, thereby causing grievous hurt to him. Vijay is guilty under S.125 BNS.
Key Points in BNS-125
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Definition of Rash or Negligent Acts:
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Rash or Negligent Acts: This refers to actions that are done carelessly or without caution, which endanger human life or the personal safety of others. Such acts may not have been intended to harm but pose a risk due to reckless behavior.
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General Punishment:
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If an individual engages in rash or negligent behavior that endangers human life or safety, they may be punished with:
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Imprisonment: Up to three months of either rigorous or simple imprisonment.
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Fine: Up to 2,500, or both imprisonment and fine.
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Enhanced Punishment Based on Consequences:
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If Hurt is Caused:
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Imprisonment: Up to six months.
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Fine: Up to 5,000, or both.
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If Grievous Hurt is Caused:
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Imprisonment: Up to three years.
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Fine: Up to 10,000, or both.
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Summary
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Rash or negligent acts that put human life or personal safety at risk are punishable with varying degrees of penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
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If the act results in hurt or grievous hurt, the severity of the punishment increases significantly, with imprisonment up to three years and fines up to 10,000 for grievous hurt.
Offence : Doing any act endangering human life or personal safety of others.
Punishment : Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 2,500 rupees, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable.
Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable.
By what Court triable : Any Magistrate.
Offence : Where hurt is caused.
Punishment : Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable.
Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable.
By what Court triable : Any Magistrate.
Offence : Where grievous hurt is caused.
Punishment : Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable.
Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable.
By what Court triable : Any Magistrate.
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