Section 100 of BNS : Section 100: Culpable homicide.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh have a long-standing feud. One day, Ravi sees Suresh walking on a narrow path near a cliff. Ravi, with the intention of causing Suresh's death, pushes him off the cliff. Suresh falls and dies from the injuries sustained. Ravi has committed the offence of culpable homicide because he acted with the intention of causing death.

Example 2:

Meena, knowing that her neighbor Ramesh has a severe heart condition, decides to scare him as a prank. She hides behind a bush and jumps out suddenly, causing Ramesh to have a heart attack and die. Meena did not intend to kill Ramesh, but she knew that her actions were likely to cause his death due to his health condition. Meena has committed the offence of culpable homicide.

Example 3:

During a heated argument, Priya hits her husband Rajesh on the head with a heavy vase. Priya did not intend to kill Rajesh, but she intended to cause him serious injury. Rajesh dies from the head injury. Priya has committed the offence of culpable homicide because she acted with the intention of causing bodily injury that was likely to cause death.

Example 4:

Vikram, a hunter, sees movement in the bushes and, thinking it is a deer, shoots at it. Unfortunately, it turns out to be a fellow hunter, Arjun, who is hit by the bullet and dies. Vikram did not intend to kill Arjun, but he knew that shooting at the bushes without confirming the target could likely cause death. Vikram has committed the offence of culpable homicide.

Example 5:

Anita, a nurse, administers a higher dose of medication to a patient, knowing that it could be fatal. The patient dies as a result of the overdose. Anita has committed the offence of culpable homicide because she acted with the knowledge that her actions were likely to cause death.

Example 6:

During a festival, Rohan sets off fireworks in a crowded area. One of the fireworks malfunctions and hits a bystander, causing severe injuries that lead to the bystander's death. Rohan did not intend to kill anyone, but he knew that setting off fireworks in a crowded area was likely to cause serious harm or death. Rohan has committed the offence of culpable homicide.