Section 391 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 17

Dacoity

Of Robbery and Dacoity

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When five or more persons conjointly commit or attempt to commit a robbery, or where the whole number of persons conjointly committing or attempting to commit a robbery, and persons present and aiding such commission or attempt, amount to five or more, every person so committing, attempting or aiding, is said to commit "dacoity".