| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 45 | 06.10.1860 | 16 |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| Of Offence Affecting The Human Body | - | Parliament of India |
Whoever does any Act with such intention or knowledge and under such circumstances that, if he by that Act caused death, he would be guilty of culpable homicide not amount to murder, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both, and if hurt is caused to any person by such Act, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
|
Attempt to commit culpable homicide. If such act causes hurt to any person. |
Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both. |
Cognizable Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
|
Non-Bailable Ditto |
Court of Session. Diito |
Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |