311. 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.
BNS Section 311: Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
Section 311 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt. It replaces IPC 397 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 311 is cognizable and non-bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt. | Imprisonment for not less than 7 years. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 311
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 397: Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
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