Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with attempt to murder. Under the old law this was Section 307 of the IPC.
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Section 109 BNS - Attempt to murder
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 109 - Attempt to murder
- Old provision
- Section 307 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 109 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 307 IPC | Modified | Under IPC, Section 307 Clause 2 prescribes the death penalty only for an attempt to murder by a life - convict, but alternate punishment is given in Section 109(2) of the BNS, which states that "be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, which shall mean the remainder of that person’s natural life". |
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