# Section 311 in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

> 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 atte…

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Author: Sudhir Rao — Advocate, Supreme Court of India  
Category: BNS  
Published: 2024-09-08

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**Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt.**

1. 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.

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