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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 310(5) BNS - Dacoity definition — clause (5)

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
310(5) - Dacoity definition — clause (5)
Old provision
Section 402 IPC
Punishment
Rigorous imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Court of Session.

Old law → Section 310(5) BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 402 IPC Modified 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 .

Section 310(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with dacoity definition — clause (5). Under the old law this was Section 402 of the IPC.

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