IPC 280 vs BNS 280
● Retained in BNSRash driving or riding on a public way causing hurt
Section 280 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with rash or negligent driving or riding on public roads that causes hurt to any person. This provision goes beyond mere negligence (IPC 279) and focuses on situations where the reckless driving results in injury to another individual.
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Applies to drivers or riders whose rash or negligent actions cause physical harm.
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Intention to cause harm is not required; negligence resulting in hurt is sufficient.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
Example: A person driving recklessly and hitting a pedestrian, causing injuries, falls under IPC 280. This law ensures road users are accountable for injuries caused due to their negligent driving, promoting safer roads.
Rash driving or riding on a public way causing hurt
Section 280 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 280. It punishes any individual who drives or rides a vehicle rashly or negligently on public roads and causes hurt to another person.
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Covers all types of vehicles, including two-wheelers, cars, and commercial vehicles.
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Does not require intent to harm; mere negligence causing injury suffices.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both (same as IPC).
Example: A motorcyclist speeding and colliding with a cyclist, causing injuries, would be liable under BNS 280. This ensures road safety and accountability for causing physical harm through negligent driving.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 280 to BNS BNS 280.