Indian Penal Code, 1860

Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.—

Section

338

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

338. Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.— Whoever causes grievous 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 impris-onment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. Part 3 – Of Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement
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