IPC → BNS
IPC Section 279 in BNS
IPC Section 279 corresponds to BNS Section 281 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 279 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 281 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 281 — Rash driving or riding on a public way
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever drives any vehicle, or rides, on any public way in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 279 in BNS?
IPC Section 279 is BNS Section 281 — Rash driving or riding on a public way.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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