BNS Section 279 – Rash driving or riding on a public way
Chapter 15: Offences Affecting the Public Health Safety Convenience Decency and Morals ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 279
IPC S.279
✓ Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever drives or rides any vehicle or rides any animal 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.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 1000 or both. Cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
