Is our law too vague when it comes to punishing accidents? The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita’s failure to clearly define ‘rashness’ and ‘negligence’ has led to widespread confusion in courts. This ambiguity not only hinders consistent legal interpretation but also risks unjust outcomes by holding individuals criminally liable without a coherent framework for assessing their culpability in accidental deaths. In this article, the author explores the confusion around rash and negligent homicide under Section 106 BNS and why legislative reform is long overdue. Continue reading Rash and Negligent Interpretations: Historical Lack of Clarity of Section 106 BNS (Part 1)