IPC Section 303: Punishment For Murder By Life-Convict
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IPC Section 303: Punishment For Murder By Life-Convict
Whoever, being under sentence of 1 imprisonment for life, commits murder, shall be punished with death.
Amendments
- Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for ‘transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Murder by a person under Sentence of imprisonment for life |
| Punishment | Death |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Court of Session |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
