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Section 281 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

281. Rash driving or riding on a public way.

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.

Related Sections

Section 194: Affray
Section 146: Unlawful compulsory labour
Section 214: Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question
Section 60: Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
Section 291: Negligent conduct with respect to animal

Related Acts

Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015
Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act, 2017
Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Act, 2017
Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019
Repealing and Amending Act, 2015

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