103. (1) Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.. (2) When a group of five or more persons acting in concert commits murder on the ground of race, caste or community, sex, place of birth, language, personal belief or any other similar ground each member of such group shall be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 103: Punishment for murder
Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for murder. It replaces IPC 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, it depends on the sub-section: 103(1) is cognizable and non-bailable; 103(2) is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103(1) | Murder. | Death or imprisonment for life and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
| 103(2) | Murder by group of five or more persons. | Death or with imprisonment for life and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 103
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 302: Punishment for murder
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