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In the context of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which of the following factors separates robbery…

Under section 310(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 391 IPC), dacoity is robbery conjointly committed or attempted by five or more persons, counting…

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In the context of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which of the following factors separates robbery from dacoity:-

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Under section 310(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 391 IPC), dacoity is robbery conjointly committed or attempted by five or more persons, counting those present and aiding. The distinguishing factor in the offered list is therefore the number of participating offenders. Dacoity is not defined by a particular time, place or kind of property; robbery itself is defined in section 309.

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