IPC 396 - Murder in Dacoity
Description of IPC 396
Description of IPC Section 396
According to section 396 of Indian penal code, If any one of five or more persons, who are conjointly committing dacoity, commits murder in so committing dacoity, every one of those persons shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 396
| Offence | Murder in Dacoity |
| Punishment | Death, Imprisonment for Life, or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-Bailable |
| Triable | Sessions Court |
Death, life imprisonment, or rigorous imprisonment for up to 10 years, and a fine.
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.
Importance and Practical application
Provides penalties for murder committed during dacoity.
Practical application:
During a dacoity, a group of six individuals breaks into a jewelry store to rob it. In the course of the robbery, one of the gang members kills the store owner while attempting to escape. Under IPC Section 396, all six members of the gang can be charged with murder during dacoity, even if only one committed the murder. In this case, they are all liable to be punished with death, life imprisonment, or rigorous imprisonment for up to 10 years, along with a fine. This section ensures collective accountability for severe crimes committed by a group during the act of dacoity.Conclusion
Addresses severe penalties for committing murder during dacoity.