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Under which one of the following sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is rash and negligent…

Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly IPC section 279) punishes driving a vehicle or riding on a public way so rashly or negligently as to endanger…

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Under which one of the following sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is rash and negligent driving of a vehicle on a public way an offence?

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Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly IPC section 279) punishes driving a vehicle or riding on a public way so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or be likely to cause hurt or injury to another, with up to six months’ imprisonment, a fine up to ₹1,000, or both. Section 280 addresses a noxious atmosphere; section 275 concerns sale of noxious food or drink; section 282 concerns rash navigation of a vessel.

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