IPC Section 304A in BNS
IPC Section 304A corresponds to BNS Section 106 (1) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 304A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 106 (1) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 106 (1) — Causing death by negligence
Drafting note. IPC section is included as subsection in BNS. Imprisonment is increased and offence by registered medical practitioner and its explanation are added.
(1) Whoever causes 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 five years, and shall also be liable to fine; and if such act is done by a registered medical practitioner while performing medical procedure, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, “registered medical practitioner” means a medical practitioner who pos…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 304A in BNS?
IPC Section 304A is BNS Section 106 (1) — Causing death by negligence.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as subsection in BNS. Imprisonment is increased and offence by registered medical practitioner and its explanation are added.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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