Indian Penal Code, 1860
IPC Section 397 in BNS
§ 397 IPC→§ 311 BNS
Robbery or dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt. Section 397 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Robbery or dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt) corresponds to Section 311 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Verify before you rely on this. Renumbering under the 2023 codes is not a clean one-to-one exercise — provisions were merged, split and reworded. Always check the printed bare act.
Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 were renumbered:
| IPC | Provision | BNS |
|---|---|---|
| 391 | Dacoity | 310(1) |
| 395 | Punishment for dacoity | 310(2) |
| 396 | Dacoity with murder | 310(3) |
| 399 | Making preparation to commit dacoity | 312 |
| 402 | Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity | 313 |
| 403 | Dishonest misappropriation of property | 314 |
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