Punishment for murder by life-convict
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Summary
If a person already serving life imprisonment commits murder, they can be punished with death or with imprisonment for life. "Imprisonment for life" means detention for the remainder of that person’s natural life. The penalty applies when the offender is under a life sentence at the time of the murder.
Example
Ravi is serving life imprisonment for an earlier offence. While in custody he kills another prisoner. Under this rule, Ravi may be punished with death or with imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, 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.
BNSS Classification
- Death or imprisonment for life, which shall mean the remainder of that person’s natural life.
- Cognizable
- Non-Bailable
- Triable by Court of Session.
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