IPC → BNS
IPC Section 397 in BNS
IPC Section 397 corresponds to BNS Section 311 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 397 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 311 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 311 — Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
Drafting note. No change.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 397 in BNS?
IPC Section 397 is BNS Section 311 — Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
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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