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.
IPC 402 in Simple Words
If someone is part of a group of five or more people assembled for the purpose of committing dacoity (robbery), they can be punished with rigorous imprisonment for up to seven years and fined.
Anyone who, after the passage of this Act is one of at least five people gathered for the purpose to commit dacoity shall be punished by a sentence of imprisonment that may reach seven years and a fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Section 399 and 402?
Preparation and Assembly to Commit Dacoity- Sections 399 & 402 of the IPC. By P. R. Thakur. Published in. Cri LJ2000. According to the Indian Penal Code (1860), a mere preparation for an offense is normally not punishable.
What is Sec 400 of IPC?
Anyone who, after the passage of this Act belongs to a group of people associated with the intention of committing dacoity on a regular basis, will be punished by imprisonment for life or by rigorous imprisonment lasting up to 10 years. They may also be fined.
What is Section 408 of IPC?
According to Section 408 of Indian Penal Code, the punishment for criminal breach of trust by a clerk or servant is imprisonment up to seven-years and a possible fine.
What is the IPC 504?
Anyone who intentionally insults and gives provocation to anyone, knowing or intending that it is likely to cause them to break public peace or commit any other crime, will be punished by imprisonment for up to two years.
