According to Section 301 of the Indian Penal Code, culpable homicide by causing the death of a person other than the intended target is considered when:
1
The perpetrator intends to cause death to a specific individual but intentionally causes the death of another person.
2
The perpetrator intends to cause harm but not death to a specific individual, resulting in the death of another person.
3
The perpetrator intends or knows their actions are likely to cause death, resulting in the death of a person other than the intended target.
4
The perpetrator has no intent whatsoever but accidentally causes the death of a person.