Criminal negligence is punishable for a maximum period of
High-Yield Explanation
304A. Causing death by negligence-- Whoever causes the death of any person by doing any rash or negligent act not amounting toculpable homicide shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for aterm which may extend to two years, or withfine or with both. Ref - Krishan Vij textbook of forensic medicine and toxicology 5e pg - 206