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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 302Punishment for murder

In forceChapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Chapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Of Offences affecting Life

s. 302

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

  1. 94. The word “imprisonment” was substituted, for the word “transportation” by section 19 of the Penal Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinance No. XLI of 1985)

End of s. 302.

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