Section 302 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 16

Punishment for murder.

Of offences affecting life

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death or 1 [imprisonment for life], and shall also be liable to fine.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Footnote -

1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).