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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 338ACausing grievous hurt by rush driving or riding on a public way

In forceChapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Chapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Of Hurt

s. 338A

338A. Causing grievous hurt by rush driving or riding on a public way [Whoever causes grievous hurt to any person by driving any vehicle or riding on any public way 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 extend to [two years], or with fine, or with both.]

  1. 112. Section 338A was inserted by section 7 of the Penal Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. X of 1982)
  2. 113. The words “two years” were substituted, for the words “five years” by section 3 of the Penal Code (second Amendment) Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinance No. XLVIII of 1985)

End of s. 338A.

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