BNS Section 281 — Rash driving or riding on a public way
CHAPTER XV OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE, DECENCY AND MORALS
Criminal
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹1,000, or both
As the section puts it: “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”
Summary
Whoever drives any vehicle, or rides, 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.
Official Text
Whoever drives any vehicle, or rides, 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.
Related Judgments
- Pratik Milind Patankar vs The State of Maharashtra and Anr — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2026)
- SHRI HARPREET SINGH vs STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR — Delhi High Court (2025)
- MOHIT KUMAR vs STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR — Delhi High Court (2026)
- Mr. MB Tariq (through; VC), Mr. Nadeem Khan; Mr. Azhar Ali & Ms. Kirti vs THE STATE GOVT OF NCT OF, DELHI AND ANR — Delhi High Court (2025)
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- IPC §279 — Rash driving or riding on a public way
