What are the punishments in hit and run case

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Act 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 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. 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.

Advocate Arun Yadav LawRato

959 votes

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

Advocate Azad Singh Marothia LawRato

178 votes

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.

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty LawRato