Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc
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Summary
Belonging to a gang that habitually commits theft or robbery, and which is not a gang of dacoits, is punishable. A member can be sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for up to seven years and also be liable to pay a fine. The punishment applies whenever a person is shown to be part of such a habitual theft or robbery gang.
Example
Rohan often meets with a group that breaks into local shops and steals goods. The group is not a dacoit gang. As a member, Rohan can be sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for up to seven years and fined.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever belongs to any gang of persons associated in habitually committing theft or robbery, and not being a gang of dacoits, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNSS Classification
- Rigorous imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
- Cognizable
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Magistrate of the first class.
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