Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, dacoits, etc. It replaces IPC 400, IPC 401 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 313 is cognizable and non-bailable.
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313 | Belonging to a wandering gang of persons associated for the purpose of habitually committing thefts. | Rigorous imprisonment for 7 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
313. Whoever belongs to any gang of persons associated in habitually committing theft or robbery, and not being a gang of dacoits, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Of criminal misappropriation of property
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