Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code concerns attempt to murder. A person searches for “Indian Penal Code 307” to understand an allegation that an act was committed with the intention or knowledge, and in circumstances, that would make the resulting death murder. An injury report is important, but the legal question is broader than the injury's label.
Punishment under Section 307 IPC
The ordinary provision allows imprisonment up to ten years and a fine. Where hurt is caused, life imprisonment is also possible. These are statutory possibilities, rather than a prediction of the sentence in an individual case. The complete provision contains further rules for a person already serving a life sentence.
What facts should a case note examine?
Build a chronology from the complaint, FIR, witness statements, medical papers, and recovery documents. Record where each proposition comes from and whether it is an allegation, an observation, or a disputed fact.
- Identify the specific act attributed to each accused, rather than assigning the same role to everyone.
- Record the alleged weapon, manner of use, location of injuries, and surrounding circumstances.
- Preserve the initial account and later versions so inconsistencies can be examined.
- Keep medical findings separate from a witness's description of what happened.
- Note the alleged motive and events before and after the incident without treating them as established facts.
For example, “the FIR alleges a knife blow” and “the medical report records a wound” are different propositions. A useful brief identifies the source for each and leaves the legal inference for analysis.
Section 307 IPC and Section 109 BNS
The corresponding BNS provision is Section 109. For conduct before 1 July 2024, the IPC can remain relevant under the repeal and savings provisions. For later conduct, check the BNS. The date of the alleged offence matters; an FIR's registration date alone does not settle the applicable substantive law. A section mapping is a starting point for research, not a substitute for reading the new provision.
Preparing a bail or trial brief
A brief should identify the court, custody position, procedural stage, alleged role, and material relied upon. Do not promise bail merely because a particular injury is absent or a compromise is proposed. Consider the entire allegation and applicable procedural framework.
Use the bail application drafting page to explore Juniorlawyer's drafting workflow. A lawyer should review the generated grounds and verify every authority before use. Compare Section 325 IPC and grievous hurt when researching the distinction between injury-related offences. The Indian law guides library links related statutory explainers.