IPC 337 vs BNS 337
● Retained in BNSCausing Hurt by Act Endangering Life or Personal Safety of Others
Section 337 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with cases where a person causes hurt to someone by doing a rash or negligent act that endangers life or personal safety of others. Unlike IPC 336, which focuses on endangerment alone, IPC 337 addresses situations where actual injury occurs.
Key points:
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The act must be rash or negligent.
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The victim must suffer hurt, whether minor or serious.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both.
For example, if a person drives recklessly and hits a pedestrian, causing injury, it falls under IPC 337. The section ensures accountability for careless acts that result in harm, promoting caution in public conduct.
Causing Hurt by Act Endangering Life or Personal Safety of Others
Section 337 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 337. It punishes acts where a person rashly or negligently causes hurt, endangering the life or personal safety of others.
Key points:
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Covers acts resulting in actual hurt, not just potential risk.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both.
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Protects individuals from injuries caused by negligence or recklessness.
For instance, if someone mishandles a vehicle or machinery recklessly, causing injury to another person, it qualifies under BNS 337. This ensures continuity in legal protection against negligent acts that cause harm.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 337 to BNS BNS 337.