Library/BNS/Section 104
Section 104Non-BailableOFFENCE

Punishment for murder by life-convict.

Full Text

Whoever, being under sentence of imprisonment for life, commits murder, shall be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, which shall mean the remainder of that person's natural life.

Plain English Summary

Punishment for murder committed by a person already serving a life sentence.

Punishment

Death or Natural Life

Practical Note

Replaces the old IPC 303 which was struck down, now providing "Natural Life" as an alternative to Death.

हिंदी पाठ

आजीवन सिद्धदोष द्वारा हत्या के लिए दंड।\nजो कोई आजीवन कारावास के दंडादेश के अधीन होते हुए हत्या करेगा वह मृत्यु से या आजीवन कारावास से दंडित किया जाएगा, जिसका अर्थ उस व्यक्ति के शेष प्राकृतिक जीवन के लिए कारावास होगा ।