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Prescribes punishment for murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — the new criminal code that replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Prescribes the punishment for committing murder as defined under Section 300 of the IPC — death or imprisonment for life, plus fine.

Prescribes punishment for rape — minimum 10 years rigorous imprisonment, extendable to life imprisonment, and fine. Enhanced punishments for aggravated forms.