Site navigation

Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically applies when an offender is armed…

Section 312 specifically addresses attempting robbery or dacoity while armed with a deadly weapon. It sets a minimum of seven years' imprisonment.

Choose your answer

Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically applies when an offender is armed with a deadly weapon at the time of attempting robbery or dacoity?

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer C

Section 312 specifically addresses attempting robbery or dacoity while armed with a deadly weapon.

It sets a minimum of seven years' imprisonment.

Option feedback

Option A

Section 310 deals with dacoity, including its definition and related offences. It is not the specific armed-attempt provision.

Option B

Section 311 concerns specified aggravating conduct at the time of committing robbery or dacoity, including using a deadly weapon.

Option C

Section 312 is the specific provision for attempted robbery or dacoity while armed with a deadly weapon.

Option D

Section 313 concerns belonging to a gang associated for habitual theft or robbery other than a gang of dacoits.

Practice for these exams

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic