312. 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.
IPC Section 398 in BNS: Section 312
Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon
Section 398 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon) corresponds to Section 312 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 312 is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Court of Session; punishment: Imprisonment for not less than 7 years.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon. | Imprisonment for not less than 7 years. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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