110. 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 culpable homicide not amounting to murder, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and, if hurt is caused to any person by such act, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. Illustration A, on grave and sudden provocation, fires a pistol at Z, under such circumstances that if he thereby caused death, he would be guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
IPC Section 308 in BNS: Section 110
Attempt to commit culpable homicide
Section 308 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Attempt to commit culpable homicide) corresponds to Section 110 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 110 is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Court of Session; punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine or both.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | Attempt to commit culpable homicide. | Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine or both. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
| 110 | If such act causes hurt to any person. | Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
Text of BNS Section 110
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