Section 307 of IPC : Section 307: Attempt to murder. Or Attempts by life-convicts

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh have a long-standing feud. One day, Ravi decides to end it by killing Suresh. He waits for Suresh to come out of his house and then shoots at him with a gun. Fortunately, the bullet only grazes Suresh's arm, causing a minor injury. In this scenario, Ravi can be charged under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code for attempting to murder Suresh. Even though Suresh did not die, Ravi's intention and actions were clear attempts to commit murder.

Example 2:

Meena, a life convict serving a sentence for a previous murder, gets into a heated argument with another inmate, Priya. In a fit of rage, Meena stabs Priya with a sharp object she found in the prison. Priya survives the attack but is severely injured. Since Meena is already serving a life sentence and caused hurt to Priya, she can be punished with the death penalty under the provision for ...

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