IPC Section 299 - Culpable Homicide

Whoever causes death by doing an act with the intention of causing death, or with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, or with the knowledge that he is likely by such act to cause death, commits the offense of culpable homicide.

IPC Section 299: Explained In Simple Terms

If someone causes another person's death either by intending to kill them, intending to hurt them in a way that could lead to death, or knowing that their actions could likely result in death, they are committing the crime of culpable homicide. This means that the person acted with a significant degree of awareness or intention regarding the potential fatal outcome of their actions. Essentially, this law establishes that causing death under these circumstances is a serious offense and holds the individual legally responsible for their actions, reflecting the gravity of taking another person's life.

Key Details Of IPC Section 299:

{Note: Punishment of culpable homicide is given under the IPC section 304}