Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Except in the cases specified, culpable homicide is murder if the act by which the death is caused is done with the intention of causing death, or with intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death.
Defines murder — culpable homicide done with the intention to kill or to cause injury likely to cause death.
Death or imprisonment for life, and fine.