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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum number of people whose conjoint commission…

Section 310(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 sets a minimum of five. The count includes persons present and aiding the conjoint commission or attempt.

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum number of people whose conjoint commission or attempted commission of robbery constitutes dacoity, counting anyone present and aiding it?

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Section 310(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 sets a minimum of five. The count includes persons present and aiding the conjoint commission or attempt.

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Option A

A total of four is below the statutory threshold.

Option B

Section 310(1) sets the threshold at five, including qualifying persons present and aiding.

Option C

Seven participants can satisfy the rule, but the minimum is lower.

Option D

Ten participants can satisfy the rule, but the minimum is lower.

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