BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 62 BNS

Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment

Punishment

Whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Sanhita with imprisonment for life or imprisonment, or to cause such an offence to be committed, and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence, shall, where no express provision is made by this Sanhita for the punishment of such attempt, be punished with imprisonment of any description provided for the offence, for a term which may extend to one-half of the imprisonment for life or, as the case may be, one-half of the longest term of imprisonment provided for that offence, or with such fine as is provided for the offence, or with both.

Illustration

(a) A makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box, and finds after so opening the box, that there is no jewel in it. He has done an act towards the commission of theft, and therefore is guilty under this section.

(b) A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand into Z’s pocket.A fails in the attempt in consequence of Z’s having nothing in his pocket. Ais guilty under this section.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment for life may be imposed.
  • Imprisonment: life or imprisonment.
  • Fine: as is provided for the offence.
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FAQ — Section 62 BNS

Section 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Sanhita with imprisonment for life or imprisonment, or to cause such an offence to be committed, and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence, shall, where no express provision is made by this Sanhita for the punishment of such attempt, be punished with imprisonment of any description provided for the offence, for a term which may extend to one-half of the imprisonment for life or, as the case may be, one-half of

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