BNS Section 62: Punishment for Attempting To Commit Offences Punishable With Imprisonment for Life or Other Imprisonment

Definition of BNS Section 62

Section 62 of the Bharatiya nyay sanhitha BNS 2023 States: Whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Sanhita with imprisonment for life or imprisonment, or to cause such an offence to be committed, and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence, shall, where no express provision is made by this Sanhita for the punishment of such attempt, be punished with imprisonment of any description provided for the offence, for a term which may extend to one-half of the imprisonment for life or, as the case may be, one-half of the longest term of imprisonment provided for that offence, or with such fine as is provided for the offence, or with both.

Explanation and Illustration of BNS Section 62

Section 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 addresses the legal consequences of attempting to commit an offense punishable under the code. It provides for punishment when an individual attempts to commit a crime but does not fully succeed in doing so. Here's a breakdown of this section:

1. Whoever Attempts to Commit an Offense

The section covers any individual who attempts to commit a crime that is punishable with either life imprisonment or a specific term of imprisonment under the BNS, 2023. It also includes those who may try to cause someone else to commit the offense. The law focuses not just on the actual commission of the offense but also on the intent and actions taken towards committing it.

2. What Constitutes an Attempt?

An attempt to commit an offense is considered a criminal act even if the person does not complete the crime. It involves doing something that directly leads to or is closely related to the commission of the offense, such as preparing for or taking steps towards committing the crime.

,3. Punishment for Attempt

If an individual is caught attempting to commit such an offense, and there is no specific provision in the Sanhita that describes a punishment for the attempt itself, they can still be punished. The punishment would be imprisonment, which could be:

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