(a)in the case of a rash act, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to $5,000, or with both; or
Section history
Section 337 — Causing hurt by an act which endangers life or the personal safety of others
As in force on 10 February 2020.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 10 February 2020 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Latest
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 —
(b)in the case of a negligent act, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to $2,500, or with both.
[Indian PC 1860, s. 337]