IPC → BNS

IPC Section 399 in BNS

IPC Section 399 corresponds to BNS Section 310 (4) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 399
New provision310 (4)
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 310 (4) — Making preparation to commit dacoity

Drafting note. IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. No other change.

(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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Questions this page answers

What is IPC 399 in BNS?

IPC Section 399 is BNS Section 310 (4) — Making preparation to commit dacoity.

Has the provision changed?

IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. No other 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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