Pakistan Penal Code 1860 · Chapter XVII
PPC Section 401: Punishment for belonging to gang of thieves
Section 401 PPC punishes belonging to a wandering or other gang associated for habitually committing theft or robbery, where the gang is not one of thugs or dacoits.
Text of Section 401 PPC
Whoever, at any time after the passing of this Act, shall belong to any wandering or other gang of persons associated for the purpose of habitually committing theft or robbery, and not being of thugs or dacoits, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Ingredients of the Offence under Section 401 PPC
- A wandering or other gang
- Associated for habitually committing theft or robbery
- Not being a gang of thugs or dacoits
- The accused belongs to that gang
Punishment under Section 401 PPC
Rigorous imprisonment for up to seven years, and liability to fine.
Is Section 401 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 or Magistrate of the first class |
Source: Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Schedule II.
FAQs on Section 401 PPC
How is Section 401 different from Section 400 PPC?
Section 400 covers gangs of habitual dacoits; Section 401 covers gangs of habitual thieves or robbers.
What is the punishment under Section 401 PPC?
Rigorous imprisonment for up to seven years, and liability to fine.
Is Section 401 PPC bailable?
Under Schedule II of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, an offence under Section 401 PPC is non-bailable, cognizable (may arrest without warrant), not compoundable, and triable by Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class.
Related Sections of the Pakistan Penal Code
- Section 398: Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon
- Section 399: Making preparation to commit dacoity
- Section 400: Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits
- Section 402: Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity
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