BNS Section 18- Accident in doing a lawful act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Hello readers! Today, we are going to break down Section 18 of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. If you've been wondering what exactly this section covers and how it impacts our legal system, you're in the right place.
Bare Act Text
Accident in doing a lawful act.—Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.
Illustration.
A is at work with a hatchet; the head flies off and kills a man who is standing by. Here, if there was no want of proper caution on the part of A, his act is excusable and not an offence.
Procedural Details
Punishment
Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Nature of Offense
N/A
Bail Eligibility
N/A
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)
Trial Court
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions about BNS Section 18
What is Section 18 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: Accident in doing a lawful act.—Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.
Illustration.
A is at work with a hatchet; the head flies off and kills a man who is standing by. Here, if there was no want of proper caution on the part of A, his act is excusable and not an offence.
What is the punishment under BNS Section18 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the new law as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Is BNS Section 18 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the new legal framework, this specific offense is classified as a N/Aoffense.
Is BNS Section 18 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isN/A.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try cases under BNS Section 18 ?
Cases pertaining to this specific BNS section are triable by the N/A.
Can BNS Section 18 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions).
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