Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, addresses the offence of endangering human life or personal safety through rash or negligent acts. This provision outlines the penalties for individuals whose reckless or careless actions put others at risk, even if no harm is ultimately caused.(
📜 Text of Section 125: Act Endangering Life or Personal Safety of Others
Section 125:
Whoever does 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 three months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand five hundred rupees, or with both; but—
(a) Where hurt is caused, 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 thousand rupees, or with both;
(b) Where grievous hurt is caused, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both
⚖️ Comparison with Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Section 125 of the BNS, 2023, is analogous to Section 336, 337, and 338 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, which deal with acts endangering life or personal safety of others, causing hurt, and causing grievous hurt, respectively. The primary distinctions lie in the specific penalties and the classification of the offence under the new code.
🧾 Key Points
Offence: Endangering human life or personal safety through rash or negligent acts.)
Punishment:
General Endangerment: Imprisonment up to 3 months, fine up to ₹2,500, or both.
Hurt Caused: Imprisonment up to 6 months, fine up to ₹5,000, or both.
Grievous Hurt Caused: Imprisonment up to 3 years, fine up to ₹10,000, or both.
Cognizability: Cognizable offence.
Bailability: Non-bailable.
Triable by: Court of Session.
RELATED Blog
0 comments