Non-recovery of weapon cannot be ground to drop robbery charges under 397 IPC: Delhi High Court Justice Suramonium Prasad said that the effect of non-recovery of the weapon could be seen only at trial and that cannot be a reason for not framing charges under Section 397. "The fact that the weapon has not been recovered is no ground for not framing charges under Section 397 IPC. The effect of non-recovery of the weapon would be seen only in trial and that cannot be a reason for not framing charges under Section 397 IPC, " the order said. With a team of Law experts, Reddy & amp; Reddy Law Firm has extensive experience and involvement in legal disputes.