| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Murder by life-convict. | Death or imprisonment for life, which shall mean the remainder of that person's natural life | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 104 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Punishment for murder by life-convict.
Punishment for murder by life-convict.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.