IPC Section 303
Punishment for murder by life-convict -Whoever, being under sentence of imprisonment for life, commits murder, shall be punished with death.
This section provides mandatory death sentence for murder committed by convict serving a sentence of life imprisonment.
Since 1860- 1983 – Section 303 was valid during 1860- 1983.
After 1983 –
Mithu Singh v. State of Punjab (April 7, 1983) – In this case Constitutional bench
comprises by five judges struck down section 303 on the basis of violation of article 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India.
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