Section 103 of BNS : Section 103: Punishment for murder.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a resident of Delhi, had a long-standing feud with his neighbor, Suresh. One night, in a fit of rage, Ravi attacked Suresh with a knife, resulting in Suresh's death. Under Section 103 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi is charged with murder. If found guilty, Ravi could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, and he may also be required to pay a fine.

Example 2:

A group of six individuals, all belonging to the same community, planned and executed the murder of a person from a different caste in a village in Uttar Pradesh. The murder was motivated by caste-based discrimination. Under Section 103(2) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, each member of the group is charged with murder. If found guilty, each member could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, and they may also be required to pay a fine.