BNS Section 106: (1) Causing death by negligence
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 106 (2)
Procedural Classification Summary
Causing death by
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment for 5 yearsnegligence.and fine.class. Causing death by negligenceImprisonment for 2 yearsby registered medicaland fineclass. practitioner
Causing death by rash and
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 yearsnegligent driving ofand fine.class. vehicle and escaping
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Causing death by negligence. - This is a new addition, but it will not come into force from 1st July 2024 with other new laws, it is kept on hold.