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IPC Section 279 - Rash driving or riding on a public way
Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 281 for updated procedures & punishments.
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.
Rash driving or riding on a public way
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driving or riding on a public way so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, etc. | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Driving or riding on a public way so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, etc.
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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What is Section 279 and 337 of the IPC?
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What is Section 338 of the IPC?
Anyone who causes grave harm to another person by acting in a reckless or negligent manner that puts their life or safety at risk, will be punished either with a prison term of up to two years or a fine of up to one thousand rupees or both.
