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Rash Driving: IPC 279 vs BNS 281 — Fine Increased 10x to ₹10,000
Modernising the penalties for dangerous and negligent driving — fine increased 10-fold from ₹1,000 to ₹10,000.
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BNS 281 is the core criminal section for dangerous driving. The ten-fold increase in the fine (to ₹10,000) signals the government's intent to curb road accidents through stricter financial penalties.
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Modernising the penalties for dangerous and negligent driving — fine increased 10-fold from ₹1,000 to ₹10,000.
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