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IPC Section 338. Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others


 
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 16
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offences Affecting The Human Body - Parliament of India

Whoever causes grievous 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 two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

 

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Causing grievous hurt by an act which endangers human life, etc. Imprisonment for 2 years, 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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