(1) Whoever does any act with such intention or knowledge, and under such circumstances that, if he by that act caused death, he would be guilty of murder, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and if hurt is caused to any person by such act, the offender shall be liable either to imprisonment for life, or to such punishment as is hereinbefore mentioned.
(2) When any person offending under this section is under sentence of imprisonment for life, he may, if hurt is caused, be punished with death.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Attempt to murder — up to 10 years; if hurt caused = life imprisonment; if life convict causes hurt = death. Distinction from S.110 (attempt to culpable homicide) depends on underlying intent.
