Pakistan Penal Code 1860 · Chapter XVII

PPC Section 399: Making preparation to commit dacoity

Section 399 PPC punishes making preparation to commit dacoity. Unusually, the law punishes this stage even though no attempt has yet been made, because of the danger posed by a gang preparing for dacoity.

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Text of Section 399 PPC

Whoever makes any preparation for committing dacoity, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Ingredients of the Offence under Section 399 PPC

Preparation for committing dacoity
No attempt or completed dacoity is required

Punishment under Section 399 PPC

Rigorous imprisonment for up to ten years, and liability to fine.

Is Section 399 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 399 PPC

Is preparation normally an offence?

Generally no, but dacoity is an exception: Section 399 PPC makes preparation itself punishable.

How is Section 399 different from Section 402 PPC?

Section 399 punishes making preparation; Section 402 punishes being one of five or more persons assembled for the purpose of dacoity.

Is Section 399 PPC bailable?

Under Schedule II of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, an offence under Section 399 PPC is non-bailable, cognizable (may arrest without warrant), not compoundable, and triable by Court of Session.

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