Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code deals with which of the following crimes?

This question was previously asked in
UP Police SI (दरोगा) Official PYP (Held On: 2nd Dec 2021 Shift 1)
View all UP Police Sub Inspector Papers >
  1. Rape
  2. Theft
  3. Attempt to Murder
  4. Riot

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : Attempt to Murder
Free
यूपी पुलिस SI (दरोगा) सामान्य हिंदी मॉक टेस्ट
44.9 K Users
20 Questions 50 Marks 10 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

The correct answer is Attempt to Murder.

Key Points

  • Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code deals with attempt to murder.
  • Section 307
    • It states that whoever does any act with the intention or knowledge, that such act would cause the death of any person, he would be guilty of murder, and shall be punished with imprisonment for a term up to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 
    • This Section also states that if hurt is caused to any person by such an act, the offender shall be liable either to imprisonment for life or to the punishment mentioned above.

Additional Information 

  • Section 307
    • It states the penal provision for the offence of attempt to murder committed by the life-convicts. 
      • A life-convict is a person who is already undergoing the sentence of imprisonment for life in some other case. 
    • If such a person commits an offence under Section 307 of IPC and causes hurt, he ‘may’ be punished with death, as prescribed under the Section.
Latest UP Police Sub Inspector Updates

Last updated on Jun 5, 2025

-> The UP Police Sub Inspector 2025 Notification will be released by 15th June for 4543 vacancies.

-> A total of 35 Lakh applications are expected this year for the UP Police vacancies..

-> The recruitment is also ongoing for 268  vacancies of Sub Inspector (Confidential) under the 2023-24 cycle.

-> The pay Scale for the post ranges from Pay Band 9300 - 34800.

-> Graduates between 21 to 28 years of age are eligible for this post. The selection process includes a written exam, document verification & Physical Standards Test, and computer typing test & stenography test.

-> Assam Police Constable Admit Card 2025 has been released.

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti master apk download teen patti all teen patti master gold teen patti gold downloadable content