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SECTION 275 — Murder

Whoever causes another's death shall be punished with imprisonment for life.

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Felonies and misdemeanours against private interest

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ARTICLE 275 — Meurtre

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SECTION 284Penal Code — Mistake as to Victim
SECTION 340Penal Code — Infanticide
SECTION 350Penal Code — Assault on Children
SECTION 351Penal Code — Assault on Ascendant

SECTION 275Murder
SECTION 276Capital Murder
SECTION 277Grievous Harm
SECTION 277-1Genital Mutilation
SECTION 277-2Prevention of Growth of Organ
SECTION 277-3Torture
SECTION 278Assault Occasioning Death
SECTION 279Assault Occasioning Grievous Harm
SECTION 280Simple Harm
SECTION 281Slight Harm
SECTION 282Desertion of Incapable
SECTION 283Failure to Assist
SECTION 284Mistake as to Victim
SECTION 285Constructive Force
SECTION 286Medical Treatment
SECTION 287Interest of Victim
SECTION 288Sport
SECTION 289Unintentional Killing and Harm
SECTION 290Drivers of Vehicles

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SECTION 275 — Murder

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