IPC 397 - Robber or Dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
Description of IPC 397
Description of IPC Section 397
According to section 397 of Indian penal code, If, at the time of committing robbery or dacoity, the offender uses any deadly weapon, or causes grievous hurt to any person, so 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.
IPC 397
| Offence | Robber or Dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt |
| Punishment | Rigorous Imprisonment for not less than 7 Years |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-Bailable |
| Triable | Sessions Court |
Rigorous imprisonment for not less than 7 years.
IPC 397 in Simple Words
If a person commits robbery or dacoity while using a deadly weapon or causing grievous hurt, they will be punished with imprisonment of at least seven years.
Importance and Practical application
Provides severe penalties for committing robbery or dacoity with the use of deadly weapons or causing significant harm.
Practical application:
During a dacoity, a group of armed robbers enters a bank with guns and threatens the staff and customers. One of the robbers uses a knife to injure a security guard who tries to intervene. Under IPC Section 397, this act constitutes robbery with a deadly weapon as well as causing grievous hurt. In this case, the robbers can be punished with rigorous imprisonment for not less than 7 years. This section serves to impose strict penalties on those who escalate robbery or dacoity by using deadly weapons or inflicting serious injuries, thereby reinforcing the severity of the offense.Conclusion
Ensures strict punishment for robbery or dacoity involving deadly force or significant harm.