Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 311

BNS 311: earlier IPC 397

Section 311 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 397 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 311 deals with robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 311 was IPC 397.

Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVII
s. 397
Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
If, at the time of committing robbery or dacoity, the offender uses any deadly weapon, or causes grievous hurt to any person, or attempts to cause death or grievous hurt to any person, the imprisonment with which such offender shall be punished shall not be less than seven years.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XVII
s. 311
Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt.
If, at the time of committing robbery or dacoity, the offender uses any deadly weapon, or causes grievous hurt to any person, or attempts to cause death or grievous hurt to any person, the imprisonment with which such offender shall be punished shall not be less than seven years.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 397
CognizableCognizable
BailableNon-bailable
PunishmentRigorous imprisonment for not less than 7 years.
Triable byCourt of Session.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 397 IPCBNS 311 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
Related sectionsIPC 397 · Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to…
BNS 310 · Dacoity.BNS 312 · Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon.

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