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IPC Section 398: Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Chapter 17: Offences Against Property

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

If, at the time of attempting to commit robbery or dacoity, the offender armed with any deadly weapon, the imprisonment with which such offender shall be punished shall not be less than seven years.

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE

Punishment-Rigorous imprisonment for not less than 7 years-Cognizable-Non-bailable-Triable by Court of Session-Non-compoundable.

Study: explanations and related material

Now BNS 312 (same provision). IPC → BNS converterSource: BPR&D BNS–IPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-06-28), p18

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