Section 402 IPC — Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 161

402. Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity.--Whoever, at any time after the passing of this Act, shall be one of five or more persons assembled for the purpose of committing dacoity, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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