Under BNS 2023, 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder' is defined in:

• A Section 101 BNS — corresponds to IPC Section 300 (murder)
• B Section 100 BNS — corresponds to IPC Section 299 ✓
• C Section 104 BNS — covers culpable homicide by consent
• D Section 106 BNS — covers causing death by negligence

Explanation

BNS 2023 Section 100 defines 'culpable homicide' — whoever causes death by doing an act with intention of causing death, intention of causing such bodily injury likely to cause death, or knowledge that the act is likely to cause death. This corresponds to IPC Section 299. Section 101 BNS defines murder (IPC 300) with four clauses converting culpable homicide into murder. Section 106 BNS (IPC 304A) covers causing death by negligence (not amounting to culpable homicide). The distinction between Sections 100 and 101 BNS remains the key forensic medico-legal classification for manner of death.

Reference: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Narayan Reddy), 34th ed.

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