Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 302. Punishment for murder.

Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 302. Punishment for murder.

302. Punishment for murder.—Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death, or [i][imprisonment for life], and shall also be liable to fine.

See, definition of murder.

See, also, what is culpable homicide.

More details about this Section

Cognizable or not?

Cognizable

Whether Bailable?

Non-bailable

Compoundable or not?

Not compoundable

Triable by whom?

Court of Session

 

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[i]  Substituted by Act 26 of 1955, S. 117 and Sch., for “transportation for life”.

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