Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 337 :
Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others:
(See section 125 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Causing hurt by an act which endangers human life, etc.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 500 rupees, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : The person to whom hurt is caused.
By Which Court Triable : Any Magistrate.
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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.