Acts which come in the category of 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder' are mentioned in which section of Indian Penal Code?

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Definition of Culpable Homicide:
Culpable homicide refers to the act of causing death with the intention or knowledge that death is likely to result. It is a broader term that includes both murder and acts that do not amount to murder.

Correct Answer:
The correct answer is Option B: Section 299.

Explanation:
Culpable homicide is defined under Section 299 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This section states that a person commits culpable homicide if they cause the death of another person:
1. With the **intention** of causing death, or
2. With the **intention** of causing bodily injury that is likely to cause death, or
3. With the **knowledge** that the act is likely to cause death.

However, not all cases of culpable homicide amount to **murder**. The distinction is made under **Section 300 IPC**, which defines murder as an aggravated form of culpable homicide. If an act falls within the exceptions mentioned in **Section 300**, it is considered **culpable homicide not amounting to murder** and is punishable under **Section 304 IPC**.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
- Option A: Section 300 – Section 300 defines **murder**, which is a more serious form of culpable homicide. However, acts that do not amount to murder fall under Section 299.
- Option C: Section 299 and 300 – While both sections are related, Section 300 specifically defines **murder**, whereas **culpable homicide not amounting to murder** is covered under Section 299.
- Option D: Section 302 – Section 302 prescribes **punishment for murder**, which applies when culpable homicide meets the criteria of murder under Section 300. It does not define culpable homicide itself.

Conclusion:
Acts that fall under **culpable homicide not amounting to murder** are covered under Section 299 IPC. This section differentiates between cases where the act is intentional or likely to cause death but does not meet the criteria for **murder** under Section 300.
Thus, the correct answer is Option B.