IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 308 IPC

Attempt to commit culpable homicide

Offence

Whoever does any act with such intention or knowledge and under such circumstances that, if he by that act caused death, he would be guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and, if hurt is caused to any person by such act, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
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FAQ — Section 308 IPC

Section 308 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Attempt to commit culpable homicide”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and, if hurt is caused to any person by such act, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

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