The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 311 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever is thug, shall be punished with imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for life and fine--Cognizable--Non-bailable--Triable by Court of Session--Non-compoundable.