IPC § 397 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 397 IPC — Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 311 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 311 — Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
If, at the time of committing robbery or dacoity, the offender uses any deadly weapon, or causes grievous hurt to any person, or 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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 311 in full