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SECTION 399 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Making preparation to commit dacoity
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. No other change.)
Please refer to BNS 310 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 399 in Simple Words
If someone prepares to commit dacoity, they can be punished with rigorous imprisonment for up to ten years and fined.
Cited by
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making preparation to commit Dacoity | Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Making preparation to commit Dacoity
Punishment : Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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Is Section 399 of IPC bailable?
IPC 399 is about preparation for dacoity. The offence is not bailable, but the judge can grant bail on proper grounds. 1 Dec 2023
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Preparation or Assembling for Dacoity: Sections 399 IPC and 402 IPC. In most cases, the Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC) does not punish a person for merely preparing to commit a crime. The IPC does, however, provide three scenarios in which the mere preparation of an offence can be severely punished.
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The Indian Penal Code, Section 397, deals with the crime of robbery and dacoity in an attempt to cause serious injury or death. This is a serious crime that is intended to deal with acts of theft and violence.
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