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.
IPC Section 279 in BNS: Section 281
Rash driving or riding on a public way
Section 279 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Rash driving or riding on a public way) corresponds to Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 281 is cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| 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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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