Rash and Negligent Driving--High Speed Not a Prerequisite for Offence Under Section 279 IPC-- Rash and Negligent Driving to Be Assessed from Totality of Conduct
High speed is not a prerequisite to constitute the offence of rash and negligent driving under Section 279 of the Indian Penal Code. Rashness and negligence must be assessed from the totality of driving conduct, including zig-zag movement and overloading of a heavy vehicle beyond permissible weight limits.
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