IPC Section 401: Punishment For Belonging To Gang Of Thieves
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IPC Section 401: Punishment For Belonging To Gang Of Thieves
Whoever, at any time after the passing of this Act, shall belong to any wandering or other gang of persons associated for the purpose of habitually committing theft or robbery, and not being a gang of thugs or dacoits, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Belonging to a wandering gang of persons associated for the purpose of habitually committing thefts |
| Punishment | Rigorous Imprisonment for 7 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
