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Section 279 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
279. 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.
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- Section 388: Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etc
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- Section 46: Death
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