Section 307 IPC Punishment
The punishment under section 307 IPC includes the following:
Offence |
Punishment |
Cognizance/ Bail / Triable By |
---|---|---|
Attempt to murder |
10 Years along with Fine |
Cognizable / Non- Bailable / By Court of Session. |
If the offense causes hurt to any person |
Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years along with Fine |
Cognizable / Non- Bailable / By Court of Session. |
Attempt by life-convict |
Death or 10 Years along with Fine |
Cognizable / Non- Bailable / By Court of Session. |
The punishment is determined by factors such as the intent behind the act, the nature of the act, the harm caused, and the offender’s criminal history.
Section 307 IPC – Attempt to Murder
Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) provides for the offense of attempt to murder. It prescribes a minimum punishment of seven years imprisonment, extendable to life, and a fine. Repeat offenders may face life imprisonment. If the offense is committed by the life-convicts then the punishment is the death penalty. Recently, the Supreme Court in S K Khaja v. State of Maharashtra case passed judgment that a conviction of an accused under Section 307 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) can be sustained even if the injuries suffered by the complainant were very simple.
In this article, we will briefly discuss Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code and the punishment provided for the offense of attempting to murder.
Table of Content
- Section 307 of IPC
- Features of Section 307
- Ingredients of Section 307 IPC
- Section 307 IPC Punishment
- Nature of Offense under Section 307 IPC
- Latest Supreme Court Judgement on 307 IPC
- Challenges in Implementing Section 307 IPC
- Conclusion