Section 334 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 334 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 deals with:
"Act endangering life or personal safety of others"
Provision:
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 six months,
Or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees,
Or with both.
Explanation:
This section criminalizes rash or negligent acts that may not cause harm directly, but put others' lives or safety at risk. The key point is the potential danger, not the actual injury.
Illustrative Examples:
Driving a vehicle recklessly on a crowded street.
Leaving open live electrical wires in a public place.
Throwing heavy objects from a height without checking below.
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