IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 301 IPC

Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended

Offence

If a person, by doing anything which he intends or knows to be likely to cause death, commits culpable homicide by causing the death of any person, whose death he neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause, the culpable homicide committed by the offender is of the description of which it would have been if he had caused the death of the person whose death he intended or knew himself to he likely to cause.

Punishment summary

  • Punishment may include death.
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FAQ — Section 301 IPC

Section 301 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

If a person, by doing anything which he intends or knows to be likely to cause death, commits culpable homicide by causing the death of any person, whose death he neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause, the culpable homicide committed by the offender is of the description of which it would have been if he had caused the death of the person whose death he intended or knew himself to he likely to cause.

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.