BNS Section 102 - Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder
Whoever causes death by doing an act with the intention of causing death, or with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, or with the knowledge that he is likely by such act to cause death, but without the intention to cause death.
Non-bailable, Cognizable
Official Text
“Whoever causes death by doing an act with the intention of causing death, or with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, or with the knowledge that he is likely by such act to cause death, but without the intention to cause death.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Causing death of another person.
- Intention to cause injury or knowledge of risk.
- Lack of intention to cause death.
Potential Defenses:
- No intention or knowledge.
- Acting in good faith.
- Unavoidable accident.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Reckless driving causing death, negligent medical treatment, dangerous pranks with fatal consequences.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Accidental death, self-defense, or lawful activities.
Punishment
Imprisonment for Life, or up to 10 years, and Fine