Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc
Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment 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. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.
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.
Section 313, The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act 45 of 2023).
Replaces a provision of the Indian Penal Code
IPC 400 Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits Distant match 60%
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Both regimes are live. The repealed enactment still governs what happened while it was in force. We never redirect one to the other.
How this offence is classified
From the First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which classifies every offence under the Sanhita. Cognizable means a police officer may arrest without warrant; bailable means bail is a matter of right rather than of the court's discretion.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Questions about Section 313
What does Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita deal with?
Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is headed "Punishment 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.
Is Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita bailable?
Non-bailable, under the First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Is Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita cognizable?
Cognizable. "Cognizable" means a police officer may arrest without warrant; "non-cognizable" that they may not. An offence under this section is triable by Magistrate of the first class.
How do I find court cases under Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: BNS 313, section 313 BNS, section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. People searching for it also type bns 313 3 and bns 313 2 in hindi. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and has it changed?
It carries forward IPC 400 (Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits), so the judgments decided under that provision are the case law on this one.
When did Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita come into force?
Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, cited as BNS 313, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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