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IPC Section 397 - Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 311 for updated procedures & punishments.
If, at the time of committing robbery or dacoity, the offender uses any deadly weapon, or causes grievous hurt to any person, so 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.
IPC 397 in Simple Words
If a person commits robbery or dacoity while using a deadly weapon or causing grievous hurt, they will be punished with imprisonment of at least seven years.
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Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robber or Dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt | Rigorous Imprisonment for not less than 7 Years | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Robber or Dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
Punishment : Rigorous Imprisonment for not less than 7 Years
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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