Section 104 of BNS : Section 104: Punishment for murder by life-convict.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is serving a life sentence in a prison in Maharashtra for a previous murder conviction. While serving his sentence, Ravi gets into a violent altercation with another inmate, Suresh, and ends up killing him. Under Section 104 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with the death penalty or another life sentence, which means he will spend the rest of his natural life in prison without any possibility of parole.

Example 2:

Meena is a life-convict serving her sentence in a prison in Tamil Nadu for a serious crime she committed years ago. During her imprisonment, she plans and successfully executes the murder of a prison guard who had been strict with her. According to Section 104 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Meena can be sentenced to death or given another life sentence, ensuring that she remains in prison for the rest of her natural life without any chance of release.