IPC §338 → BNS §125
Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others. Of wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement
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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 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
Whoever does 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 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.
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 338 preserved as BNS 125(b).
Old position
IPC 338 is concerned with Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others. Of wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement. Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others
New position
BNS 125 modifies the framework. Topic: Act endangering life or personal safety of others. Whoever does 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 three months or with fine which may extend
BNS 125 modifies IPC 338. IPC 338 preserved as BNS 125(b). BNS 125 text: Whoever does 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 three months or with fine...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNS-125 consolidates IPC 336, 337 and 338 (act endangering and resulting hurt/grievous hurt) (including IPC-338) into a single section with structured sub-sections. The causing grievous hurt by act endangering life variants move from separate IPC sections to sub-sections of BNS-125; operative content is preserved.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 338 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 125 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNS 125 (Act endangering life or personal safety of others). The relationship is classified as modified — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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Newlaws.in, IPC §338 → BNS §125 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/ipc/338.
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