# Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Punishment for Murder

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**Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)** lays down **punishment for the crime of murder**. This section addresses both individual acts of murder and group crimes committed based on discriminatory motives, ensuring strict accountability for such heinous acts.

**Punishment:**  
Any individual who commits murder is punishable by **death or life imprisonment** , along with a **fine**.  
If a murder is committed by a **group of five or more individuals acting together** based on discriminatory grounds such as **race, caste, community, place of birth, language, personal belief, or any similar factor** , each member of the group faces the same punishment: **death or life imprisonment, along with a fine**.

**How It Protects:**  
This section **deters individuals and groups from committing murder** by imposing the strictest penalties. It addresses **group-based violence motivated by discrimination or hatred** and reinforces the importance of justice, equality, and social harmony. By targeting both individual and collective crimes, it ensures that the legal framework prevents discriminatory violence effectively.

**Example:**  
If a person **intentionally murders another individual** , they are liable to punishment under this section. Similarly, if **five or more individuals kill someone based on caste or community discrimination** , each group member faces the same punishment under this law.

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