Section 338: Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others

Q: What does Section 338 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 338 IPC pertains to "Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 338 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.

Q: Is Section 338 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 338 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 338 IPC?

धारा 338 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 338 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 338 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.

Q: What is Dhara 338 IPC?

Dhara 338 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 338 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 338 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.

Q: How to cite Section 338 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 338, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, 1860, § 338 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter II — – Of Hurt

Section 338

Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others

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 impris-onment 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.