Here We Describe Section 106 BNS Act Mention About “Causing death by negligence” And Section 106 Is A Part Of CHAPTER VI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Act.
Here We Also Describe Definitions Of Section 106 BNS With Explanation And Illustration Of Offences Affecting Life.
Definition Of Section 106 BNS Act-
| “Causing death by negligence” | (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 possesses any medical qualification Recognized 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. |
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