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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 103 BNS - Punishment for murder

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
103 - Punishment for murder
Old provision
Section 302 IPC
Punishment
Death or imprisonment for life and fine.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Court of Session.

Old law → Section 103 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
- Newly added “When a group of five or more persons acting
Section 302 IPC Renumbered, no change No Change, except IPC section is included as

Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for murder. Under the old law this was Section 302 of the IPC.

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