IPC Section 396 in BNS
IPC Section 396 corresponds to BNS Section 310 (3) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 396 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 310 (3) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 310 (3) — Dacoity with murder
Drafting note. IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. Minimum mandatory punishment of imprisonment is "shall not be less than ten years".
(1) When five or more persons conjointly commit or attempt to commit a robbery, or where the whole number of persons conjointly committing or attempting to commit a robbery, and persons present and aiding such commission or attempt, amount to five or more, every person so committing, attempting or aiding, is said to commit dacoity. (2) Whoever commits dacoity shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. (3) If any one of five or more persons, who are conjointly committing dacoity, commits…
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What is IPC 396 in BNS?
IPC Section 396 is BNS Section 310 (3) — Dacoity with murder.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. Minimum mandatory punishment of imprisonment is "shall not be less than ten years".
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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