Section 511 of the IPC is a specific section which states the punishments for an “attempt” to commit an offence (as per the Indian Penal Code). If an act is a crime under the Indian Penal code, an attempt to do that criminal act is also a crime and punishable under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code.

Section 307 deals with the offence of attempt to murder. This Section is applied when an action is taken by an individual, that would, in its ordinary course, cause the death of another individual, but for some reason or the other, did not cause death.

• Cognizable: Offences are divided into cognizable and non-cognizable. By law, the police are duty bound to register and investigate a cognizable offence.
• Non-Bailable: This means that in a complaint filed under Section 307, the magistrate has the power to refuse bail and remand a person to judicial or police custody.
• Non-Compoundable: A non-compoundable case cannot be withdrawn by the petitioner at his/her will.

• Attempt to Murder - 10 years + Fine
• If such an act caused Hurt to that person - Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
• Attempt to Murder by life-convict to murder, if hurt is caused - Death or 10 Years + Fine

Section 511 of the IPC is a specific section which states the punishments for an “attempt” to commit an offence (as per the Indian Penal Code). If an act is a crime under the Indian Penal code, an attempt to do that criminal act is also a crime and punishable under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code.

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