Section 304A, IPC 1860 — replaced by Section 106, BNS 2023 (in force 1 Jul 2024). The prior code continues to govern matters arising before that date (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
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--Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by Magistrate of the first class--Non-compoundable.