Causing death by negligence –
Whoever causes the 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 two years, or with fine, or with both.
Classification of Offence –
| Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable By |
| Imprisonment for two years, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the First Class |
Offence is NOt listed Under Compoundable Offences