BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 105 BNS

Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Punishment section. Offence ingredients are in Section 101.

Punishment

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.

Punishment summary

  • Punishment may include death.
  • Imprisonment for life may be imposed.
  • Imprisonment: life.
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FAQ — Section 105 BNS

Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Section 105 states punishment. The offence ingredients are usually in Section 101 BNS.

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 wi

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.