Section 303 of IPC : Section 303: Punishment for murder by life-convict

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi was convicted of a serious crime and sentenced to life imprisonment. While serving his sentence in a high-security prison, Ravi got into a violent altercation with another inmate, Suresh. During the fight, Ravi intentionally stabbed Suresh multiple times, leading to Suresh's death. Under Section 303 of the Indian Penal Code 1860, Ravi, already serving a life sentence, would be punished with the death penalty for committing murder while being a life-convict.

Example 2:

Meena was sentenced to life imprisonment for her involvement in a high-profile kidnapping and murder case. After several years in prison, she became involved in a gang within the prison. During a gang-related dispute, Meena orchestrated the murder of another inmate, Priya, by hiring another prisoner to carry out the act. Despite not committing the murder herself, Meena's role in planning and facilitating the murder while serving a life sentence would result in her being punished with death under Section 303 of the Indian Penal Code 1860.