Section 308 of IPC : Section 308: Attempt To Commit Culpable Homicide

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a man named Raj is driving recklessly on a busy street, fully aware that his driving could potentially cause an accident. Raj narrowly misses hitting a pedestrian, Karan, who jumps out of the way just in time. Although Karan is not injured, Raj's actions had the potential to cause serious harm or even death.

In this case, Raj could be charged under Section 308 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, because he acted with the knowledge that his reckless driving could lead to an accident that might kill someone. This is a practical example of how Section 308 is applied when an individual's actions could have resulted in culpable homicide, even though no actual harm was done.