Chapter XVI — Of Offences Affecting The Human Body

Section 338 — Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others Of wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Free to read

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 extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. Of wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement