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Section 395: Punishment for dacoity

The Indian Penal Code, 1860Central Act · Act 45 of 1860

Repealed. This text is published for reference. It is not in force, and it should not be relied on as current law without checking what replaced it. Repealed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, with effect from 1 July 2024

Whoever commits 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.

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ActThe Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section395
Marginal notePunishment for dacoity
JurisdictionCentral
StatusRepealed
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