Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 311
Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
In one line
BNS Section 311 deals with robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt and replaces IPC 397.
Punishment, bail and court
| 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: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The punishment column is the Schedule’s summary; the section text below is what prescribes the punishment. Classification decides procedure (arrest, bail as of right, which court), not the result of any particular case.
Bare act text — BNS 311
311. Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt.
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.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 311 in the IPC?
BNS Section 311 (Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt) replaces Section 397 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 397 is now BNS 311.
What is the punishment under BNS 311?
Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt – Imprisonment for not less than 7 years. Under the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 it is cognizable and non-bailable, triable by court of Session.
Is BNS 311 bailable?
Non-bailable: BNS 311. Bail in a non-bailable offence is at the court's discretion; the classification decides procedure, not the outcome of a particular bail application.
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Nearby BNS sections
- BNS 306 — Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master
- BNS 307 — Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft
- BNS 308 — Extortion
- BNS 309 — Robbery
- BNS 310 — Dacoity
- BNS 312 — Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon
- BNS 313 — Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc
- BNS 314 — Dishonest misappropriation of property
- BNS 315 — Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death
- BNS 316 — Criminal breach of trust