Pakistan Penal Code 1860 · Chapter XVII

PPC Section 398: Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon

Section 398 PPC sets a minimum sentence of seven years where the offender is armed with a deadly weapon at the time of attempting robbery or dacoity.

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Text of Section 398 PPC

If, at the time of attempting to commit robbery or dacoity, the offender is armed with any deadly weapon, the imprisonment with which such offender shall be punished shall not be less than seven years.

Ingredients of the Offence under Section 398 PPC

An attempt to commit robbery or dacoity
The offender is armed with a deadly weapon at the time

Punishment under Section 398 PPC

The imprisonment cannot be less than seven years.

Is Section 398 PPC Bailable? Cr.P.C. Classification

Cognizable or not	Cognizable (may arrest without warrant)
Warrant or summons	Warrant
Bailable or not	Non-bailable
Compoundable or not	Not compoundable
Triable by	Court of Session

Source: Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Schedule II.

FAQs on Section 398 PPC

How does Section 398 relate to Section 393 PPC?

Section 393 punishes an attempt at robbery with up to seven years. Where the offender is armed with a deadly weapon, Section 398 requires at least seven years.

Must the weapon be used under Section 398 PPC?

No. Being armed with a deadly weapon at the time of the attempt is sufficient.

Is Section 398 PPC bailable?

Under Schedule II of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, an offence under Section 398 PPC is non-bailable, cognizable (may arrest without warrant), not compoundable, and triable by Court of Session.

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