Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 400BNS 310(6)

Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits

BNS 310(6) full section — punishment, bail and court →

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Quick facts: IPC 400 is BNS 310(6)

Punishment
Imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and fine
Bailable?
Non-bailable
Cognizable?
Cognizable
Tried by
Court of Session

For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.

What changed

  • The IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS, sans heading.
  • Words "at any time after the passing of this Act, shall" is removed.

Drafting-ready

Under Section 310(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 400 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

Is IPC 400 bailable or non-bailable?

Under BNS 310(6) it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

What is the punishment for IPC 400 under BNS?

BNS 310(6): imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and fine.

What is IPC 400 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 400 (Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits) corresponds to Section 310(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 400 and BNS 310(6)?

The IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS, sans heading. Words "at any time after the passing of this Act, shall" is removed.

How do I cite BNS 310(6) in a pleading?

Under Section 310(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 400 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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