BNS Section 104: Punishment for murder by life-convict | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Bare Act Text
Punishment for murder by life-convict.—Whoever, being under sentence of imprisonment for life, commits murder, shall be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, which shall mean the remainder of that person’s natural life.
Procedural Details
Punishment
Death or Life Imprisonment
Nature of Offense
Cognizable
Bail Eligibility
Non-bailable
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Court of Session