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Murder And Culpable Homicide – Complete Explanation IPC

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Murder and culpable homicide are two of the most serious offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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Written by: Urvi Malhotra and Nipun Kalra

CULPABLE HOMICIDE AND MURDER

Murder and culpable homicide are two of the most serious offenses under theIndian Penal Code(IPC). These offenses are punishable by imprisonment, and in some cases, even by death. In this blog, we will take a closer look at the provisions related to murder and culpable homicide in theIPC.

WHAT IS CULPABLE HOMICIDE?

Culpable Homicide comes under section 299 of theIndian Penal Code(IPC).

Whoever causes death by doing an act with the intention of causing death or with the intention of causing such bodily injury which is likely to cause death or with the knowledge that he is likely by such act to cause death, commits the offence of Culpable Homicide.

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