IPC Section 396: Dacoity With Murder
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IPC Section 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.
Amendments
- Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Murder in Dacoity |
| Punishment | Death, Imprisonment for Life, or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Court of Session |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
