IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 284 IPC

Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance

Offence

Whoever does, with any poisonous substance, any act in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any person, or knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with any poisonous substance in his possession as is sufficient to guard against probable danger to human life from such poisonous substance,

Punishment

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.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: six months.
  • Fine: one thousand rupees.
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FAQ — Section 284 IPC

Section 284 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance”. 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 six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

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

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.