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Mere Lack Of Care Not Enough To Attract Criminal Liability U/S 304A IPC; Mens Rea Required: Delhi High Court
LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK
20 Nov 2025 11:05 AM IST
The Delhi High Court has held that mere lack of care is not sufficient to attract the offence of causing death by negligence under Section 304A of IPC and mens rea is an important element to invite culpability.Justice Amit Mahajan thus granted relief to the owner of a de-addiction centre, booked for the death of an inmate at the hands of his employee.Petitioner-owner was summoned six years...
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