Section 298 - Punishment for robbery.

Whoever commits robbery shall be punished-

(a) with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine; and

(b) if the robbery is committed-

(i) between sunset and sunrise on the highway, or

(c) if the robbery is committed by a person armed with a dangerous or an offensive weapon or instrument, to imprisonment for life or a less term and shall also be liable to fine.