IPC · XVII — OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Section 400. Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

400. Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits . — Whoever, at any time after the passing of this Act, shall belong to a gang of persons associated for the purpose of habitually committing dacoity, shall be punished with[1] [imprisonment for life], or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Source: India Code