Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 307BNS 109
Attempt to murder
BNS 109 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 307 is BNS 109
- BNS 109(1)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 10 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
- BNS 109(2)
- Punishment
- Death or with imprisonment for life, which shall mean the remainder of that person’s natural life
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- 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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Under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 307 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 109(1): non-bailable, cognizable, tried by Court of Session. BNS 109(2): non-bailable, cognizable, tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 307 under BNS?
BNS 109(1): imprisonment up to 10 years and fine. BNS 109(2): death or with imprisonment for life, which shall mean the remainder of that person’s natural life.
What is IPC 307 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 307 (Attempt to murder) corresponds to Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 307 and BNS 109?
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".
How do I cite BNS 109 in a pleading?
Under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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