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

robbery and dacoity

Criminal

Summary

If, during a robbery or dacoity, the offender uses a deadly weapon, causes grievous hurt, or tries to cause death or grievous hurt to anyone, the minimum punishment for that offender is at least seven years of imprisonment.

Official Text

If, at the time of committing robbery or dacoity, the offender uses any deadly weapon, or causes grievous hurt to any person, so 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.

Referred to by

CrPC §82 — Proclamation for person absconding

Related Judgments

GANESAN vs STATE REP. BY STATION HOUSE OFFICER — Supreme Court of India (2021)
DEEPAK @ WIRELESS vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — Supreme Court of India (2012)
RAM RATAN vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH — Supreme Court of India (2021)
NIRANJAN SINGH vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH — Supreme Court of India (2007)
KUNJUMON @ UNNI vs STATE OF KERALA — Supreme Court of India (2012)
DILAWAR SINGH vs STATE OF DELHI — Supreme Court of India (2007)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

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