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Dacoity: IPC 395 vs BNS 310
The transition of gang-robbery (Dacoity) laws from Section 395 to Section 310.
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Dacoity, defined as robbery by 5 or more persons, has been a cornerstone of Indian criminal law for over a century. Section 310 of the BNS preserves this entirely, with severe penalties (up to Life) remaining the same as IPC 395.
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The transition of gang-robbery (Dacoity) laws from Section 395 to Section 310.
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