BNS Section 311 — Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt

CHAPTER XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY — Of robbery and dacoity

Criminal

Summary

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, then the punishment for that offender will be imprisonment of not less than seven years.

Official Text

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.

Related Judgments

  • S.C.R. 514 514 GANESAN v. STATE REP. BY STATION HOUSE OFFICER — Supreme Court of India (2021)
  • Appellant vs State by: — Madras High Court (2010)
  • SC (2025) Vol.6 p.280 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.3 p.1309 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • NIRANJAN SINGH v. STA TE OF MADHYA PRADESH JUNE 14, 2007 — Supreme Court of India (2007)
  • ...Petitioner/appellant/accused vs The State represented by its — Madras High Court (2004)
  • S.C.R. 866 866 RAM RATAN v. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH — Supreme Court of India (2021)
  • ... Appellants vs State rep. By: — Madras High Court (2011)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • IPC §397 — Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt