Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 398

IPC 398 in BNS: Section 312

Section 398 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 312 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 398 deals with attempt to commit robbery or dacoitywhen armed with deadly weapon. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 398 is now BNS 312.

Attempt to commit robbery or dacoitywhen 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
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IPC 397 · Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurtIPC 399 · Making preparation to commit dacoity

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