Accidental Firing Mistaken As Hunt: Negligence, Not Murder, Rules Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently ruled that accidentally shooting a person, believing him to be a wild animal, amounts to death caused by negligence under Section 106 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and not murder under Section 103 of the same Act. Justice Rakesh Kainthla clearly stated that the accused did not intend to kill Som Dutt and therefore cannot be held liable for murder. Instead, they are…
