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What are the punishments in hit and run case
27-Sep-2023 (In Criminal Law)
In case of minor injuries to the pedestrian and the driver fled away, What is the punishment for hit and run case in india?
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Section 279 in The Indian Penal Code
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 imÂprisonment 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.
337. Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.—Whoever causes 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 six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
Section 279 in The Indian Penal Code
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 imÂprisonment 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.
337. Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.—Whoever causes 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 six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
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What is the maximum punishment for hit-and-run case?
The person is punishable under Section 304A, either with a maximum penalty of two years, a fine or both. If the person had real intent and knowledge of causing the accident, they will be punished by Section 302 IPC. This includes death or life imprisonment as well as a fine. 14-Jun-2023
What is the sentence for hit-and-run case?
At present, hit-and run cases are filed under different sections of the IPC. The punishment for death caused by rash or negligent driving is two years. The proposed law includes provisions that define snatching for the first-time as a criminal offense and extend police detention power to 60 or 90 day. 13-Aug-2023
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Dear queriet punishment is decided after trail not at spot by the way your case fall under 279 IPC (bailable offence) the name of Driver Police obtain from owner of vehicle if someone note the number and inform to Police
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Adv. Azad Singh Marothia
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The driver who is charged under Section 302 may be sentenced to death or life in prison. The act also imposes hefty fines and 3 years in jail for parents of minors who are involved in these cases.
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