Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with attempt to murder. Under the new law this is Section 109 of the BNS.
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Section 307 IPC - Attempt to murder
Section 307 IPC is now
Section 109 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 307 - Attempt to murder
- New provision
- Section 109 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 109 BNS | 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". |
About Section 109 BNS
Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) defines the offence of attempt to murder. It is the direct successor to Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)—one of the most widely searched and charged provisions in Indian criminal practice.
Read the full explainer of Section 109 BNS →
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