The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 338 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever causes grievous hurt to any person by doing any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Compoundable by the person to whom hurt is caused with the permission of the Court.