IPC 279 — Rash driving or riding on a public way

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

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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