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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 311 BNS - Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to Cause death or grievous hurt

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
311 - Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to Cause death or grievous hurt
Old provision
Section 397 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for not less than 7 years.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Court of Session.

Old law → Section 311 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 397 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 311 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with robbery or dacoity, with attempt to Cause death or grievous hurt. Under the old law this was Section 397 of the IPC.

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