IPC → BNS
IPC 398 in BNS: Section 312
Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon
IPC
398
BNS
312
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 398 dealt with “Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 312 of the BNS. The Sanhita renumbered the whole code, so the old IPC number does not carry over — this is the official mapping.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence. Bailable / cognizable status, the exact punishment and the trying court for this section are not yet in our hand-verified guide set — check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on them.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official IPC/BNS Section Table. Compiled 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 398?
- IPC Section 398 (Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon) corresponds to Section 312 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, per the official NCRB comparative table.
- When did the BNS replace the IPC?
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with effect from 1 July 2024. Cases registered before that date continue to be tried under the IPC.
Nearby sections
- IPC 394 → BNS 309(6) · Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery
- IPC 395 → BNS 310(2) · Punishment for dacoity
- IPC 396 → BNS 310(3) · Dacoity with murder
- IPC 397 → BNS 311 · Robbery or dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
- IPC 399 → BNS 310(4) · Making preparation to commit dacoity
- IPC 400 → BNS 310(6) · Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits
- IPC 401 → BNS 313 · Punishment for belonging to gang of thieves
- IPC 402 → BNS 310(5) · Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity