IPC · XVI — OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Section 304. Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

304. Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder . — Whoever commits culpable homicide not amounting to murder shall be punished with[1] [imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for a term 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; 1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956). or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, or with fine, or with both, 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.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117

    In force from 1 Jan 1956

    Earlier wording: “transportation for life”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).