Attempt to murder: intent-based lethal acts punishable by imprisonment and fine; causing hurt elevates penalty to life or greater. The provision criminalises any act done with such intention or knowledge that, if death resulted, it would be murder; conviction attracts imprisonment and fine. If the act causes hurt, the offender is liable to life imprisonment or the otherwise prescribed punishment. Where the offender is already serving life imprisonment and causes hurt in the attempt, the statute permits an aggravated sentence, including the death penalty or imprisonment for the remainder of natural life.