Section 281 BNS or Section 281 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita talks about “Rash driving or riding on a public way.“
Section 281 of BNS is part of CHAPTER XV OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE, DECENCY AND MORALS in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Act
Definition of Section 281 BNS
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
| Offense | Punishment |
| Driving or riding on a public way so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, etc. | may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both |
Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences
| Cognizance | Bail | Triable by |
| Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
FAQs
What offence is defined under BNS 281 ?
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Section 281 of BNS is similar to which section of IPC?
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Section 281 of BNS is Part of which chapter in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 ?
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