Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Chapter 6

Offences affecting the Human body

Section 105Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Description

Whoever commits culpable homicide not amounting to murder, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine, if the act by which the death is caused is done with the intention of causing death, or of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death; or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and with fine, if the act is done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause death, but without any intention to cause death, or to cause such bodily injury as is likely to cause death.

📖 Understanding This Section

This section is part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Chapter 6 (Offences affecting the Human body). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.