Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon
Full Text
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.
Plain English Summary
Mandates a minimum punishment of seven years imprisonment for attempting to commit robbery or dacoity while armed with any deadly weapon.
Key Legal Elements
- Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity
- Offender is armed with a deadly weapon at the time of the attempt
- Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years imprisonment
Punishment
Minimum 7 years imprisonment, and fine
Practical Note
CRITICAL COMPARISON: In the IPC, Section 312 dealt with Causing Miscarriage (now BNS Section 90). BNS Section 312 corresponds to IPC Section 398 (attempted robbery/dacoity while armed). It sets a mandatory minimum penalty of 7 years, meaning the court cannot award a lower sentence for armed attempts, even if no injury is caused.
हिंदी पाठ
यदि लूट या डकैती करने का प्रयत्न करते समय अपराधी किसी घातक आयुध से सज्जित होगा, तो वह कारावास जिससे ऐसा अपराधी दण्डित किया जाएगा, सात वर्ष से कम का नहीं होगा।