This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical Jurisprudence, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Criminal negligence is punishable under 
Select and explain. 
A. 307 IPC, B. 306 IPC, C. 304 IPC, D. 304 (A) IPC
D: 304 (A) IPC
Answer: D: 304 (A) IPC 
Explanation: 304A: Causing death by negligence: Whoever causes the death of any person by doing any rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine or with both. 302: Punishment for murder. 304: Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Ref: Krishan Vij textbook of forensic medicine, 5th edition pg : 206