IPC 402 vs BNS 402 – Assembling for Purpose of Dacoity
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Section: IPC 402
Assembling for purpose of dacoity
About IPC Section
Section 402 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with punishment for assembling with intent to commit dacoity. This section criminalizes the act of gathering with a group of people to plan or execute dacoity, even if the robbery is not carried out. It aims to prevent organized criminal activity at its initial stage.
Key points:
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Applies when a person assembles with others for the purpose of committing dacoity.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both.
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Focuses on deterring preparatory gatherings that could lead to organized robbery.
For example, if a group of individuals gathers in a location intending to plan a robbery, even without executing it, they fall under IPC 402. The law ensures preventive legal action against potential organized crimes, safeguarding society from coordinated criminal attempts.
Section: BNS 402
Assembling for purpose of dacoity
About BNS Section
Section 402 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 402. It punishes acts where a person assembles for the purpose of committing dacoity, maintaining the same scope and punishment as IPC 402.
Key points:
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Protects individuals by criminalizing preparatory assemblies for organized robbery.
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Punishment remains imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both.
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Covers acts where persons gather with intent to commit dacoity.
For instance, a group of people meeting to plan a coordinated robbery falls under BNS 402. This provision ensures early intervention against organized criminal acts, fully aligning with IPC 402.