Bailabel Type : non-bailable
Description
IPC Section 399 specifically deals with the offense of making preparations to commit dacoity, which refers to a violent form of robbery typically carried out by a group of armed individuals.
Description:
Making Preparations to Commit Dacoity:
- Section 399 criminalizes the act of making preparations to commit dacoity. A preparation refers to any steps or actions taken by a person that are intended to facilitate the commission of dacoity but have not yet resulted in the actual commission of the crime.
- It may involve:
- Gathering weapons or tools that could be used in the dacoity (e.g., guns, knives, ropes, etc.).
- Organizing a group or forming an association with the intent to rob a place by force.
- Planning the act of dacoity in a way that involves the use of violence or threats.
- Dacoity refers to a robbery committed by a group of five or more people, and it is usually a violent offense, involving weapons or the threat of violence.
Offense:
- Even if the dacoity itself is not carried out, the preparation to commit the crime is considered an offense under this section. The law treats the mere act of preparation as a criminal act, recognizing the potential harm and danger posed by the planned dacoity.
- Examples of preparation could be the gathering of materials, the formation of a group of people, or strategizing how and where the dacoity would be carried out.
Punishment
Imprisonment:
- The punishment for making preparations to commit dacoity is rigorous imprisonment for a term that may extend to 10 years.
Fine:
- The court may also impose a fine in addition to imprisonment, depending on the circumstances of the case.
Both:
- Both imprisonment and fine can be imposed by the court if warranted by the severity of the offense and the actions of the individual involved.
