IPC → BNS
IPC Section 398 in BNS
IPC Section 398 corresponds to BNS Section 312 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 398 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 312 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 312 — Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon
Drafting note. No change.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 398 in BNS?
IPC Section 398 is BNS Section 312 — Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon.
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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