IPC 357 vs BNS 357
● Retained in BNSPunishment for Causing Hurt by Act Endangering Life or Personal Safety
Section 357 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with causing hurt to another person by an act that endangers life or personal safety. This section emphasizes accountability for actions that may not directly aim to harm but result in injury due to dangerous conduct.
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Covers acts that cause hurt while endangering life or safety.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
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Protects individuals from reckless or negligent acts that may result in physical harm.
For example, negligently driving a vehicle in a crowded area, resulting in injury to a pedestrian, falls under IPC 357. This section ensures legal responsibility for actions that compromise personal safety.
Punishment for Causing Hurt by Act Endangering Life or Personal Safety
Section 357 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 357. It punishes acts where a person causes hurt through acts that endanger another person’s life or safety.
Key points:
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Applies to reckless or negligent actions causing injury.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
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Ensures protection against harm resulting from dangerous conduct.
For instance, injuring someone by carelessly operating machinery or vehicle qualifies under BNS 357. This section reinforces legal safeguards for personal safety against reckless acts.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 357 to BNS BNS 357.