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IPC Section 279. Rash driving or riding on a public way


 
Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 14
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and morals - Parliament of India

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.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Driving or riding on a public way so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, etc. Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1000 rupees, or both Cognizable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Bailable Any Magistrate. Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security
 

 
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