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Under section 310(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum total number of people…

Section 310(1) requires five or more people. The count includes those committing or attempting the robbery conjointly and those present and aiding it.

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Under section 310(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum total number of people jointly committing or attempting a robbery, counting anyone present and aiding the commission or attempt, for the offence to be dacoity?

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Section 310(1) requires five or more people.

The count includes those committing or attempting the robbery conjointly and those present and aiding it.

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Option A

Three falls below the threshold in section 310(1).

Option B

Five is the threshold, including anyone present and aiding the robbery or attempt.

Option C

Seven can satisfy the rule, but the statutory minimum is five.

Option D

Ten can satisfy the rule, but the statutory minimum is five.

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