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IPC Section 284 - Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 286 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever does, with any poisonous substance, any act in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any person, or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any poisonous substance in his possession as is sufficient to guard against probable danger to human life from such poisonous substance, 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.
IPC 284 in Simple Words
According to section 284 of the Indian Penal Code, if someone handles a poisonous substance in a reckless or negligent manner, endangering human life or causing harm to others, or fails to take necessary precautions with such a substance to prevent such dangers, they can be punished with imprisonment of up to six months, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.
Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dealing with any poisonous substance so as to endanger human life, etc. | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Dealing with any poisonous substance so as to endanger human life, etc.
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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