BNS · 100
Murder
Non-bailableCognizable
Understanding the issue
If someone intentionally kills another person or causes injuries that lead to death, it is considered murder under this section.
Punishment
Death or imprisonment for life, and fine
Examples
- A intentionally shoots B with the intent to kill him. A is guilty of murder.
The section as enacted
Whoever causes death of any person, intending to cause such death, or intending to cause such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, shall be punished for murder.