Section 110 of BNS : Section 110: Attempt to commit culpable homicide.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh have a heated argument at a local market. In a fit of rage, Ravi picks up a heavy stone and throws it at Suresh with the intention to seriously harm him. The stone hits Suresh on the head, causing a severe injury but not death. Under Section 110 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be charged with attempting to commit culpable homicide because his actions, if they had resulted in death, would have amounted to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Ravi could face imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

During a family dispute, Priya, in a moment of intense anger, grabs a kitchen knife and lunges at her brother, Raj, aiming for his chest. Raj manages to dodge, and the knife only grazes his arm, causing a minor injury. Priya's actions, if they had resulted in Raj's death, would have been considered culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Therefore, under Section 110 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Priya can be charged with attempting to commit culpable homicide and could be punished with imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.