Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 109 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 109: Attempt to murder (Legacy IPC Section 307)

Statutory Classification Details

Attempt to murder

  • 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: Imprisonment for 10 yearsand fine. If such act causes hurt toImprisonment for life, orany person.as above

Attempt by life-convict to Death, or imprisonmentmurder, if hurt is caused.for life which shall mean the remainder of that person's natural life

  • 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: Attempt by life-convict to Death, or imprisonment