Section 253 - Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.

(1) Whoever causes hurt to a person by doing an act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine or with both.

(2) Whoever in like manner causes grievous hurt to a person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.