IPC · XVII — OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Section 396. Dacoity with murder

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

396. Dacoity with murder . — If any one of five or more persons, who are conjointly committing dacoity, commits murder in so committing dacoity, every one of those persons shall be punished with death, or[1] [imprisonment for life], or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Source: India Code