Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 397

IPC 397 in BNS: Section 311

Section 397 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 311 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 397 deals with robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 397 is now BNS 311.

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.

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