Section 109 of BNS : Section 109: Attempt to murder.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a businessman, has a long-standing feud with his competitor, Suresh. One day, Ravi decides to eliminate Suresh and hires a hitman to shoot him. The hitman, with the intention to kill, shoots Suresh but only injures him. Under Section 109 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi and the hitman can be charged with attempt to murder. If Suresh had died, they would have been guilty of murder. Since Suresh was injured, they are liable to imprisonment for life or up to ten years and a fine.

Example 2:

Priya, a young woman, is in a toxic relationship with her partner, Raj. In a fit of rage, Raj decides to kill Priya and mixes poison in her food. However, before Priya consumes the food, she notices something suspicious and does not eat it. Raj has committed the offence of a...

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