THE RAILWAYS ACT, 1989 – Chapter XV – Section 175

175. Endangering the Safety of Persons
If any railway servant, when on duty, endangers the safety of any person:-

(a) By disobeying any rule made under this Act; or
(b) By disobeying any instruction, direction or order under this Act or the rules made there under; or
(c) By any rash or negligent act or omission,

he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

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