Section 402 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 17

Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity.

Of Robbery and Dacoity

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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.