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IPC Section 398 - Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 312 for updated procedures & punishments.
If, at the time of attempting to commit robbery or dacoity, the offender is armed with any deadly weapon, the imprisonment with which such offender shall be punished shall not be less than seven years.
IPC 398 in Simple Words
If a person attempts to commit robbery or dacoity and is armed with a deadly weapon, they will be punished with imprisonment of at least seven years.
Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attempt to commit robbery or Dacoity when armed with deadly weapons | Rigorous Imprisonment for not less than 7 Years | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Attempt to commit robbery or Dacoity when armed with deadly weapons
Punishment : Rigorous Imprisonment for not less than 7 Years
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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