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 attempt to murder under Section 109 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as he had the intention and took steps to cause Priya's death. Even though Priya did not consume the poison, Raj is liable to punishment under this section.

Example 3:

Vikram, a convict serving a life sentence, gets into a heated argument with another inmate, Arjun. In a moment of anger, Vikram stabs Arjun with a makeshift knife, intending to kill him. Arjun survives the attack but is severely injured. Under Section 109(2) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Vikram, already serving a life sentence, can be punished with death or imprisonment for life, which means he will spend the remainder of his natural life in prison.

Example 4:

Anita, a mother, is overwhelmed by her circumstances and decides to end the life of her newborn baby. She leaves the baby in a deserted area, hoping it will not survive. Fortunately, a passerby finds the baby and saves it. Anita has committed the offence of attempt to murder under Section 109 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as she had the intention to cause the baby's death by exposing it to danger. She is liable to punishment under this section, even though the baby survived.