Under section 310(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum total number of…
Section 310(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 requires at least five people in total for conjoint robbery or attempted robbery to amount to dacoity. The count includes…
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Under section 310(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum total number of participants required for dacoity?
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Section 310(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 requires at least five people in total for conjoint robbery or attempted robbery to amount to dacoity.
The count includes persons present and aiding the commission or attempt.
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Option A
Ten can satisfy the numerical element but exceeds the statutory minimum.
Option B
Seven can satisfy the numerical element but exceeds the statutory minimum.
Option C
The minimum is five, counting qualifying persons present and aiding.
Option D
Two falls short of the five-person minimum.
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