Features of Section 307
The features of section 307 are as follows:
- The provision deals with situations where someone tries to intentionally kill another person.
- The weapon used in the offense is used to define the nature of the act.
- The accused must have the intention to commit the offense.
- The act should directly threaten the victim’s life.
- If someone is found guilty of attempt to murder under Section 307, the punishment depends on how serious are the circumstances and consequences of it.
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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