October 28, 2025

IPC (section -279 ) Rash Driving

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Rash Driving or Riding on a Public Way –

Whoever drives any vehicle , or rodes,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.

OffencePunishmentCognizanceBailTriable
Driving or riding on a public way so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, etc.Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine of 1000 rupees or with bothCognizableBailableAny Magistrate

Offence is listed under Non Compoundable Offences.

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