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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.