BNS 2023 § 117
Definition
Section 117 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, covering rash and negligent acts that endanger life or personal safety. Section 117(2) applies where the act involves a deadly weapon, with a maximum sentence of two years.
- Statute
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Section 117
- Covers
- Rash and negligent acts endangering life or personal safety
- Sub-section (2)
- Applies when a deadly weapon is involved
- Maximum sentence (117(2))
- 2 years imprisonment
Common questions
Why does involving a deadly weapon change the applicable sub-section under Section 117?+
The base offence addresses rash or negligent endangerment generally, while sub-section (2) singles out cases where a deadly weapon was involved because the potential for serious harm is higher. This distinction lets the law apply a specific penalty tier tied to the aggravated risk a weapon introduces, rather than treating all negligent endangerment uniformly.
How is Section 117(2) relevant to firearm-related investigations?+
In cases involving careless or negligent handling of a firearm that endangers others but does not amount to a graver offence, investigators and prosecutors can apply Section 117(2) specifically because a firearm qualifies as a deadly weapon, distinct from applying the general negligence provisions or a specific Arms Act offence.
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