Whoever, being under sentence of 1
[imprisonment
for life], commits murder, shall be punished with death.
1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for 'transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
Section 303Punishment for murder by life-convict.
The Indian Penal Code, 1860
1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for 'transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).