IPC 303 vs BNS 303
● Retained in BNSPunishment for murder by life-convict for second time
Section 303 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, addresses murder committed by a person already sentenced to life imprisonment who kills again. This provision ensures stringent punishment for repeat offenders, emphasizing the protection of society from individuals who commit multiple homicides.
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Applies to life-convicts committing murder a second time, whether inside or outside prison.
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Punishment: Death penalty, reflecting the extreme severity of repeated murder.
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Ensures deterrence and accountability for habitual offenders.
Example: A prisoner previously serving life imprisonment killing another inmate intentionally falls under IPC 303. The law prioritizes societal safety and strict justice for repeat violent offenders.
Punishment for murder by life-convict for second time
Section 303 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 303. It punishes any life-convict committing murder a second time, maintaining the principle of strict accountability for habitual offenders.
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Covers all second-time murders by individuals already serving life sentences.
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Punishment: Death penalty, aligned with IPC 303.
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Acts as a strong deterrent against repeat violent offenses by life-convicts.
Example: A life-convict intentionally killing a fellow inmate after being previously convicted of homicide would be liable under BNS 303. This ensures enhanced legal measures and protection for society against habitual murderers.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 303 to BNS BNS 303.