IPC Section 402 in BNS
IPC Section 402 corresponds to BNS Section 310 (5) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 402 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 310 (5) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 310 (5) — Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity
Drafting note. The IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS, sans heading. Words “at any time after the passing of this Act, shall” is removed.
(1) When five or more persons conjointly commit or attempt to commit a robbery, or where the whole number of persons conjointly committing or attempting to commit a robbery, and persons present and aiding such commission or attempt, amount to five or more, every person so committing, attempting or aiding, is said to commit dacoity. (2) 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. (3) If any one of five or more persons, who are conjointly committing dacoity, commits…
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What is IPC 402 in BNS?
IPC Section 402 is BNS Section 310 (5) — Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity.
Has the provision changed?
The IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS, sans heading. Words “at any time after the passing of this Act, shall” is removed.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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