Indian Penal Code, 1860
IPC Section 279 in BNS
§ 279 IPC→§ 281 BNS
Rash driving or riding on a public way. Section 279 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Rash driving or riding on a public way) corresponds to Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Verify before you rely on this. Renumbering under the 2023 codes is not a clean one-to-one exercise — provisions were merged, split and reworded. Always check the printed bare act.
Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 were renumbered:
| IPC | Provision | BNS |
|---|---|---|
| 274 | Adulteration of drugs | 276 |
| 277 | Fouling water of public spring or reservoir | 279 |
| 278 | Making atmosphere noxious to health | 280 |
| 283 | Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation | 285 |
| 284 | Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance | 286 |
| 285 | Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter | 287 |
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