Section 338
Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.
About this Act
It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;
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.