IPC Section 337 — Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others

hurt

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹500, 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 five hundred rupees, or with both”

Summary

If a person causes injury to someone else by acting so rashly or carelessly that it puts human life or the safety of others at risk, that person can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to five hundred rupees, or both.

Official Text

Whoever causes hurt to any person by doing 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 hundred rupees, or with both.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

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