Indian Penal Code, 1860
Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt.—
Section
397
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Cognizable
Depends on original offence
Bailable
Depends on original offence
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence
Bare Act Text
397. 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.
What is IPC Section 397 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 397. 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.
What is the punishment for Dhara 397 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 397 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 397 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 397 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 397 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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