IPC Section 269

Indian Penal Code

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S. 269

Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life

Description

Whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Negligently doing any act known to be likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life

6 Months or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Bailable

Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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