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Section 338 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
338. Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others
Whoever causes grievous hurt to any person to 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.
Of Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement
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