IPC 401 vs BNS 313: Punishment for belonging to gang of thieves
Section 401 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 67% of the old wording is kept; 20 words removed and 2 words added.
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IPC section 401Punishment for belonging to gang of thieves
Whoever at any time after the passing of this Act, shall belong to any wandering or other gang of persons associated for the purpose of habitually committing theft or robbery, and not being a gang of thugs or dacoits, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS section 313Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc
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.
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