Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 312

BNS 312: earlier IPC 398

Section 312 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 398 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 312 deals with attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon. 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 312 was IPC 398.

Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVII
s. 398
Attempt to commit robbery or dacoitywhen armed with deadly weapon
If, at the time of attempting to commit robbery or dacoity, the offender is armed with any deadly weapon, 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. 312
Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon.
If, at the time of attempting to commit robbery or dacoity, the offender is armed with any deadly weapon, 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 398
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. 398 IPCBNS 312 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
Related sectionsIPC 398 · Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity…
BNS 311 · Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt.BNS 313 · Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc.

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