BNS Section 125: Act Endangering Life or Personal Safety of Others

Definition of BNS Section 125

Section 125 of the BNS 2023 States:

Whoever does 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 extend to three months or with fine which may extend to two thousand five hundred rupees, or with both, but—

(a) where hurt is caused, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both;

(b) where grievous hurt is caused, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both

Explanation and Illustration of BNS Section 125

Section 125 primarily addresses situations where an individual’s rash or negligent behavior endangers the safety of others. The section emphasises the importance of taking reasonable care and avoiding actions that could lead to harm, either accidentally or due to carelessness. When such actions result in hurt or grievous hurt, the penalties become more severe.

This refers to actions where an individual does not take proper precautions or exercises a level of care expected in a situation, thus endangering others. For instance, driving a vehicle without considering traffic rules, or using dangerous machinery without proper safety measures, could fall under this category.

Illustration: Suppose a person is driving a car at high speed in a crowded market area, showing no regard for pedestrians. If a pedestrian is injured due to this reckless driving, the driver would be liable for causing hurt. If the pedestrian sustains serious injuries, the driver could face more severe penalties, such as imprisonment and a fine for causing grievous hurt, as per Section 125.

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