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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 338Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others

In forceChapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Chapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Of Hurt

s. 338

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 imprisonment of either description for a term which may extent to two years, or with fine which may extend to [five thousand taka], or with both.

  1. 111. The words “five thousand taka” were substituted, for the words “one thousand taka” by section 6 of the Penal Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. X of 1982)

End of s. 338.

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