IPC Section 304A: Causing Death By Negligence
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IPC Section 304A: Causing Death By Negligence
1Whoever 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.
STATE AMENDMENTS
Himachal Pradesh
After Section 304 A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in its application to the State of Himachal Pradesh, the following section shall be added, namely
Amendments
- Ins. by Act 27 of 1870, s. 12.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Causing death by rash or negligent act |
| Punishment | 2 Years or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
