IPC Section 338

Indian Penal Code

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S. 338

Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others

Description

Whoever causes grievous 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 two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

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

2 Years 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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