Pakistan Penal Code 1860 · Chapter XVII

PPC Section 395: Punishment for dacoity

Section 395 PPC prescribes the punishment for dacoity as defined in Section 391. Because it involves an organised group of five or more, the punishment is heavier than for robbery.

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Text of Section 395 PPC

Whoever commits dacoity shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than four years nor more than ten years and shall also be liable to fine.

Ingredients of the Offence under Section 395 PPC

Dacoity as defined in Section 391 must be proved

Punishment under Section 395 PPC

Imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment of not less than four years and not more than ten years, and liability to fine.

Is Section 395 PPC Bailable? Cr.P.C. Classification

Cognizable or not	Cognizable (may arrest without warrant)
Warrant or summons	Warrant
Bailable or not	Non-bailable
Compoundable or not	Not compoundable
Triable by	Court of Session

Source: Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Schedule II.

FAQs on Section 395 PPC

What is the punishment for dacoity under Section 395 PPC?

Imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment from four to ten years, together with liability to fine.

Is there a minimum sentence for dacoity?

Yes. If life imprisonment is not imposed, the rigorous imprisonment cannot be less than four years.

Is Section 395 PPC bailable?

Under Schedule II of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, an offence under Section 395 PPC is non-bailable, cognizable (may arrest without warrant), not compoundable, and triable by Court of Session.

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