Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with rash driving or riding on a public way. It replaces IPC 279 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 281 is cognizable and bailable.
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | Rash driving or riding on a public way. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
281. 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.
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