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IPC 392 → BNS 309: Robbery

IPC Section 392 (Robbery) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now covered under Section 309 of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.

Old Law — IPC 1860

392

Robbery

Punishment for robbery

New Law — BNS 2023

309

Robbery

Punishment / Liability

Same - Up to 10 years with fine

Key Change / Note

Clearer provisions for aggravated robbery

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What changed for IPC 392?

IPC 392 (Robbery) — punishment for robbery — now maps to BNS Section 309. Key change: Clearer provisions for aggravated robbery. Punishment under BNS 309: Same - Up to 10 years with fine.

IPC 392 (now BNS 309): Punishment for Robbery

IPC Section 392 prescribes the punishment for robbery. Robbery is theft or extortion committed with the use of, or threat of, force or instant hurt. From 1 July 2024 the punishment provision continues as Section 309 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Punishment under BNS 309 (same core as IPC 392)

Robbery: rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years, and fine.
Robbery on a highway between sunset and sunrise: the maximum may extend to 14 years.

What changed from IPC to BNS?

The substance is the same — only the section number moved (IPC 392 → BNS 309). The BNS arranges the robbery and dacoity provisions in a clearer sequence, but the punishment for ordinary robbery is unchanged. New FIRs cite BNS 309.

Practical notes

Advocates: distinguish robbery (BNS 309) from plain theft and extortion — the presence of force or fear of instant hurt is the deciding ingredient.
Robbery is a serious, cognizable offence — consult a criminal lawyer immediately for bail and defence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 392?

IPC Section 392 (Robbery) is now covered under Section 309 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.

What is the punishment under BNS 309?

Same - Up to 10 years with fine

What is the key difference between IPC 392 and BNS 309?

Clearer provisions for aggravated robbery

Is IPC 392 still valid in India?

No. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 on 1 July 2024. The robbery offence earlier in IPC 392 is now governed by BNS 309 — pending IPC 392 cases continue, but new FIRs cite BNS 309.