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SECTION 301 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 301 in Simple Words
Section 301 of the Indian Penal Code states that if a person intends or knows that their action is likely to cause death, and as a result, another person dies (whom they did not intend to harm), the offense is treated as if they caused the death of the person they intended or knew they might harm.
The Indian Penal Code, Section 301, addresses the crime of culpable murder by killing someone who was not the intended victim. This provision states if someone causes the death another person, who was not intended to be the target, they will still face charges of culpable murder.
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What is the case law of 301?
The transfer of malice section 301 A person who commits culpable murder had the intention to kill someone but instead killed another. This can also happen if he didn't even know that he was going to cause death or he had no intention of killing. 27 Jan 2020
What is Section 301 of the IPC in Indian Kanoon?
301. The act of causing the death of a person who was not intended to be killed is a culpable homicide.
What is the doctrine of transfer of malice section 301?
Section 301 of Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC) contains the doctrine of transfer of malice, also known as Transmigration of Motive. Section 301 is concerned with culpable murder by killing someone other than the person intended to be killed. 23 Nov 2023
What is Section 304 of the IPC?
Anyone who causes death by rash or negligent acts that do not amount to culpable murder shall be punished either with a fine or imprisonment for up to two years.
