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SECTION 396 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Dacoity with murder
Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. Minimum mandatory punishment of imprisonment is "shall not be less than ten years".)
Please refer to BNS 310 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 396 in Simple Words
If any one of five or more persons involved in dacoity commits murder during the act, all of them will be punished with death, life imprisonment, or rigorous imprisonment up to ten years, and may also face a fine.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder in Dacoity | Death, Imprisonment for Life, or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Murder in Dacoity
Punishment : Death, Imprisonment for Life, or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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