IPC Section 336 — Act endangering life or personal safety of others

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Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine up to ₹250, or both

As the section puts it: “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 hundred and fifty rupees, or with both”

Summary

If a person does something so reckless or careless that it puts someone else's life or personal safety at risk, they can be punished. The punishment may include jail time of up to three months, a fine of up to two hundred and fifty rupees, or both.

Official Text

Whoever does any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety 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 hundred and fifty rupees, or with both.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

BNS §125 — Act endangering life or personal safety of others