BNS Section 252 - Dacoity
When five or more persons conjointly commit or attempt to commit a robbery, or when 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".
Official Text
“When five or more persons conjointly commit or attempt to commit a robbery, or when 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".”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Five or more persons.
- Conjoint commission of robbery.
- Active participation or aiding.
Potential Defenses:
- Less than five persons.
- No participation.
- Lawful activity.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Gang robberies, coordinated theft operations, multiple persons aiding robbery.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Individual theft, lawful repossession, or self-defense.
Punishment
Imprisonment for Life, or up to 10 years, and Fine