Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 401BNS 313

Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc

BNS 313 full section — punishment, bail and court →

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Quick facts: IPC 401 is BNS 313

Punishment
Rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and fine
Bailable?
Non-bailable
Cognizable?
Cognizable
Tried by
Magistrate of the first class

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 word 'thieves' is replaced by "robbers" in the heading.
  • The words "at any time after the passing of this Act, shall" "at wandering or other"and "for the purpose of" are excluded.

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Under Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 401 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

Is IPC 401 bailable or non-bailable?

Under BNS 313 it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

What is the punishment for IPC 401 under BNS?

BNS 313: rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and fine.

What is IPC 401 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 401 (Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc) corresponds to Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 401 and BNS 313?

The word 'thieves' is replaced by "robbers" in the heading. The words "at any time after the passing of this Act, shall" "at wandering or other"and "for the purpose of" are excluded.

How do I cite BNS 313 in a pleading?

Under Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 401 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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