The new hit-and-run law, as stated in Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, imposes stricter penalties on drivers involved in hit-and-run accidents. Under this law, any driver who causes the death of a person due to rash and negligent driving and then flees the scene without reporting the accident to the authorities can face imprisonment for up to 10 years and/or be fined. The severity of the punishment is intended to deter drivers from fleeing accident spots and to ensure greater accountability for their actions.