Section 299 of IPC : Section 299: Culpable homicide

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh have a long-standing feud. One day, Ravi sees Suresh walking alone on a deserted road. Ravi, with the intention of causing serious harm, hits Suresh on the head with a heavy iron rod. Suresh falls to the ground and dies due to the injury. Here, Ravi has committed culpable homicide because he caused Suresh's death with the intention of causing such bodily injury that is likely to cause death.

Example 2:

Meena is aware that her neighbor, Ramesh, has a severe heart condition. During an argument, Meena intentionally pushes Ramesh down the stairs, knowing that such an act is likely to cause his death due to his condition. Ramesh dies from the fall. Meena has committed culpable homicide because she acted with the knowledge that her actions were likely to cause Ramesh's death.

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