The text is substantially unchanged

IPC Section 303 is now BNS Section 104

303. Punishment for murder by lifeconvict.

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Old law

IPC §303

303. Punishment for murder by lifeconvict.

303. Whoever, being under sentence of imprisonment for life, commits murder, shall be punished with death.
Read more: IPC §303

New law

BNS §104

104. Punishment for murder by life-convict.

104. Whoever, being under sentence of imprisonment for life, commits murder, shall be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, which shall mean the remainder of that person’s natural life.
Read more: BNS §104

Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.