Section 311 BNS: Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt

Section 311 BNS | BNS 311

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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FAQs of BNS Section 311

  1. 311 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 311 of the BNS: Imprisonment for not less than 7 years.

  2. 311 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 311 of the BNS is cognizable.

  3. 311 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 311 of the BNS is non-bailable.

  4. 311 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 311 of the BNS is triable by the Court of Session.

Important Points

  • Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
  • In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.

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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs

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