Causing death by negligence
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Summary
Causing a death by a rash or negligent act that does not amount to culpable homicide is punishable. It applies when a careless or reckless act, not an intentional killing, leads to someone's death. Penalty: imprisonment up to two years, or a fine, or both.
Example
Ravi drives fast through a crowded market and knocks down a pedestrian who later dies. Because his act was rash or negligent but not an intentional killing, he can be charged under this provision and may face up to two years in jail, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever causes the death of any person by doing any rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
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