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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 303Punishment for murder by life-convict

In forceChapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Chapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Of Offences affecting Life

s. 303

303. Punishment for murder by life-convict Whoever, being under sentence of [imprisonment] for life, commits murder, shall be punished with death.

  1. 95. 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. 303.

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