Section 307 of IPC
1. What is the live law for 307 IPC?
Section 307 applies that when someone attempts to cause death with the intent to kill, even if the attempt is unsuccessful due to unforeseen circumstances.
2. What is the punishment under Section 307?
The punishment includes imprisonment for a period of 10 years if the accused did not caused any harm. The punishment may extend to life imprisonment is the act caused any harm to the victim.
3. Is bail possible under section 307?
No, the bail is not possible under section 307 , whcih means that the court can refuse a bail and remand a person to judicial or police custody.
4. How do I remove IPC 307?
The settlements between the complainant and the accused cannot lead to the quashing of charges under Section 307 (Attempt to Murder) because it is a non-compoundable offense, meaning the case cannot be withdrawn at the parties’ agreement.
5. What is the case type of 307?
Under section 307 the offense of attempt to murder is punishable with imprisonment for ten years that can extend to life impriosnment along with fine if the act committed has caused hurt to the person.
Section 307 IPC – Attempt to Murder
Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) provides for the offense of attempt to murder. It prescribes a minimum punishment of seven years imprisonment, extendable to life, and a fine. Repeat offenders may face life imprisonment. If the offense is committed by the life-convicts then the punishment is the death penalty. Recently, the Supreme Court in S K Khaja v. State of Maharashtra case passed judgment that a conviction of an accused under Section 307 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) can be sustained even if the injuries suffered by the complainant were very simple.
In this article, we will briefly discuss Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code and the punishment provided for the offense of attempting to murder.
Table of Content
- Section 307 of IPC
- Features of Section 307
- Ingredients of Section 307 IPC
- Section 307 IPC Punishment
- Nature of Offense under Section 307 IPC
- Latest Supreme Court Judgement on 307 IPC
- Challenges in Implementing Section 307 IPC
- Conclusion
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