BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 125 BNS

Act endangering life or personal safety of others

Offence

Whoever does any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others,

Punishment

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. Of wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three months.
  • Fine: two thousand five hundred rupees.
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FAQ — Section 125 BNS

Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Act endangering life or personal safety of others”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

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