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IPC Section 391 - Dacoity
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 391 deals with dacoity.
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391. Dacoity. When five or more persons conjoin tly commit or attempt to commit a robbery, or
where 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".
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