IPC 395 - Dacoity
Description of IPC 395
Description of IPC Section 395
According to section 395 of Indian penal code, Whoever commits dacoity shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 395
| Offence | Dacoity |
| Punishment | Imprisonment for Life or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-Bailable |
| Triable | Sessions Court |
Life imprisonment or rigorous imprisonment for up to 10 years, and a fine.
IPC 395 in Simple Words
Whoever commits dacoity shall be punished with either life imprisonment or rigorous imprisonment up to ten years, and may also face a fine.
Importance and Practical application
Specifies the punishment for dacoity.
Practical application:
A gang of six individuals forcibly enters a bank and robs it, stealing large sums of money while threatening the staff and customers. Since the crime involves more than five persons acting together in committing the robbery, it qualifies as dacoity under IPC Section 395. In this case, all members of the group are liable for the offense of dacoity and can be sentenced to life imprisonment or rigorous imprisonment for up to 10 years, along with a fine. This ensures that the law applies to organized criminal activities involving multiple perpetrators, deterring group-based violent robberies.Conclusion
Provides severe penalties for dacoity.