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SECTION 394 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 394 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 394 related FAQs
If any person, in committing or in attempting to commit robbery, voluntarily causes hurt, such person, and any other person jointly concerned in committing or attempting to commit such robbery, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 394 in Simple Words

If anyone, while committing or attempting robbery, intentionally causes hurt, that person and others involved in the act shall be punished with either life imprisonment or rigorous imprisonment up to ten years, and may also face a fine.

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Offence : Person voluntarily causing hurt in committing or attempting to commit robbery, or any other person jointly concerned in such robbery


Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class






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Frequently Asked Questions


What is 394 section in IPC?

In the event that a person intentionally causes harm in the course of committing robbery or trying to commit it, they, along with any other persons involved in such an act, will be punished by imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment lasting up to ten year.


What is Section 393 IPC?

Anyone who attempts to commit robbery will be punished by a strict prison term that can extend up to seven years. They may also be fined.


What is the IPC 392 and 394?

If there is a theft and an injury occurs, the IPC section 392 will be used to convict. If any harm is done during robbery in addition to the section 392 of the Indian Penal Code then section 394 will be attracted.


What is Section 397 IPC?

The Indian Penal Code, Section 397, deals with the crime of robbery and dacoity in an attempt to cause serious injury or death. This is a serious crime that is intended to deal with acts of theft and violence.