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SECTION 337 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 337 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 337 related FAQs
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.



IPC 337 in Simple Words

Section 337 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone causes hurt to another person by acting rashly or negligently, endangering human life or others' safety, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to six months, or a fine of up to five hundred rupees, or both.

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Offence : Causing hurt by an act which endangers human life, etc.


Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



Anyone who causes harm to another person by acting in a way that is so reckless or negligent as to put their lives or personal safety at risk, will be punished either with imprisonment for up to six months or a fine of up to 500 rupees or both.





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