culpable homicide
Britishnoun
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Since then, police have arrested Abhay Kumar, one of the owners of the construction site, for alleged culpable homicide due to negligence under India's criminal code.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
Indian police on Friday filed charges of culpable homicide, including negligence in handling toxic substances, against the owners of the factory.
From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024
Pistorius, who is now 36, was ultimately convicted of murder after prosecutors appealed against an initial conviction for culpable homicide, which is comparable to manslaughter.
From Washington Times • Mar. 30, 2023
The truck driver, who was earlier arrested on suspicion of culpable homicide, was released on Wednesday due to lack of evidence, local media reported.
From Reuters • Dec. 29, 2022
With the consent of his council, he prohibited "satí" absolutely, declaring that all who took any part in it should be held guilty of culpable homicide; and the native population acquiesced in its suppression.
From The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) by Brodrick, George C. (George Charles)
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