BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 106 BNS

Causing death by negligence

Offence

(1) Whoever causes death of any person by doing any rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide,

Punishment

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 possesses any medical qualification recognised under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 and whose name has been entered in the National Medical Register or a State Medical Register under that Act.

(2) Whoever causes death of any person by rash and negligent driving of vehicle not amounting to culpable homicide, and escapes without reporting it to a police officer or a Magistrate soon after the incident, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description of a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Punishment may include death.
  • Imprisonment: five years.
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FAQ — Section 106 BNS

Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Causing death by negligence”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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 possesses

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