IPC 286 — Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

Whoever does, with any explosive substance, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, or knowingly or negligently  omits  to  take  such order with any explosive substance in his   possession  as  is  sufficient  to  guard against any probable danger to human life from that substance,

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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