Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 104 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 104: Punishment for murder by lifeconvict (Legacy IPC Section 303)

Statutory Classification Details

Murder by life-convict

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Court of Session
  • Official Punishment: Death or imprisonment forlife, which shall mean the remainder of that person's natural life