IPC Section 337

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVI

S. 337

Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others

Description

Whoever causes hurt to any person by 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 six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Causing hurt by an act which endangers human life, etc.

6 Months or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Bailable

Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is Compoundable by

The person to whom hurt is caused, with the permission of the Court

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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