BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 103 BNS

Punishment for murder

Punishment section. Offence ingredients are in Section 101.

Punishment

(1) Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.

(2) When a group of five or more persons acting in concert commits murder on the ground of race, caste or community, sex, place of birth, language, personal belief or any other similar ground each member of such group shall be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Punishment may include death.
  • Imprisonment for life may be imposed.
  • Imprisonment: life.
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FAQ — Section 103 BNS

Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Punishment for murder”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Section 103 states punishment. The offence ingredients are usually in Section 101 BNS.

(1) Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) When a group of five or more persons acting in concert commits murder on the ground of race, caste or community, sex, place of birth, language, personal belief or any other similar ground each member of such group shall be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.