IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 511 IPC

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

Punishment

Whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Code 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 Code 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.

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 511 IPC

Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) 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 Code 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 Code 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 lo

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