IPC 307 vs BNS 307
● Retained in BNSAttempt to murder
Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with attempt to murder, punishing anyone who intentionally does an act with the knowledge that it is likely to cause death, even if death does not occur. This provision ensures accountability for acts intended to end life, regardless of whether the attempt is successful.
Key points:
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Applies to anyone who attempts to cause death with intent or knowledge that their act could likely result in death.
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Includes attempts that are foiled, incomplete, or unsuccessful, but with clear intent.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 10 years, and may include fine.
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If the attempt results in danger to life or grievous harm, imprisonment may extend to life.
Example: A person stabbing another intending to kill them, but the victim survives, falls under IPC 307. The law ensures strict punishment for attempts threatening human life.
Attempt to murder
Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 307. It punishes anyone who attempts to commit murder, emphasizing legal accountability even if the victim survives.
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Covers intentional acts likely to cause death, regardless of the outcome.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 10 years, or life imprisonment in cases causing grave injury, and may include fine (same as IPC).
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Ensures deterrence against attempts to end life and protection of human life.
Example: A person firing a gun at another with intent to kill, but missing, would be liable under BNS 307. This ensures legal measures against life-threatening acts even if unsuccessful.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 307 to BNS BNS 307.