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IPC Section 302 - Punishment for murder


Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 302 has been replaced with BNS Section 103 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(No Change, except IPC section is included as subsection in BNS.)

Please refer to BNS 103 for updated procedures & punishments.

IPC 302 states that whoever commits murder shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.


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Punishment for murder

Section 302 IPC

Offence : Murder


Punishment : Death or Imprisonment for Life + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



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