Section 307 of IPC
IPC Section 307 says: “Whoever does any act with such intention or knowledge, and under such circumstances that, if he by that act caused death, he would be guilty of murder, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and if hurt is caused to any person by such act, the offender shall be liable either to imprisonment for life or to such punishment as is hereinbefore mentioned.” It explains that if someone with the intention or knowledge tries to kill the other person then the case falls under section 307 IPCand the accused can face imprisonment for 10 years and if the act causes any harm to the victim then the accused can face life imprisonment. The offense under Section 307 of IPC is cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable.
Scope of the Section: The section applies when someone tries to kill the other person and in normal course would have killed him but for some reason or the other, did not cause death. The intention of the person and his actions form an important basis for proving the crime and for deciding the punishment. It further states that the punishment for the offense of attempting to murder committed by the life-convicts is the death penalty.
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