What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 302?

IPC Section 302 (Murder (punishment)) corresponds to Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.

What is the punishment under BNS Section 103(1)?

Death, or imprisonment for life, and fine.

Is it bailable and cognizable?

Bailable: No. Cognizable: Yes. Triable by: Court of Session. Always verify against the bare Act.

IPC → BNS

IPC 302 in BNS: Section 103(1)

Murder (punishment)

IPC

302

BNS

103(1)

Bailable: NoCognizable: YesCompoundable: No

Offence: Murder (punishment)
Punishment: Death, or imprisonment for life, and fine.
Triable by: Court of Session
Note: BNS 103(2) additionally covers mob lynching — a new provision, not a re-mapping of IPC 302.

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Sourced & verified

Source: NCRB, BPRD, jurigram.com, lawsikho.com, golegalconsultancy.com (all agree). Verified on 2026-07-11. Reference only — not legal advice. Verify against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on it in any filing.

Frequently asked

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 302?: IPC Section 302 (Murder (punishment)) corresponds to Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.
What is the punishment under BNS Section 103(1)?: Death, or imprisonment for life, and fine.
Is it bailable and cognizable?: Bailable: No. Cognizable: Yes. Triable by: Court of Session. Always verify against the bare Act.

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