IPC Section 307

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVI

S. 307

Attempt to murder

Description

Whoever does any act with such intention or knowledge, and under such circumstances that, if he by that act caused death, he would be guilty of murder, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and, if hurt is caused to any person by such act, the offender shall be liable either to imprisonment for life, or to such punishment as is hereinbefore mentioned.

Attempts by Life Convicts: When any person offending under this section is under sentence of imprisonment for life, he may, if hurt is caused, be punished with death.

...More in Chapter XVI

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

  1. Attempt to murder
  2. If such act causes hurt to any person
  3. Attempt by life-convict to murder, if hurt is caused
  1. 10 Years + Fine
  2. Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
  3. Death or 10 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

  1. Cognizable
  2. Cognizable
  3. Cognizable
  1. Non-Bailable
  2. Non-Bailable
  3. Non-Bailable
  1. Court of Session
  2. Court of Session
  3. Court of Session

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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