Question

For the offence of dacoity, minimum number of persons required is

• A. 5
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 10

Hint:

Remember:

• Theft -- Dishonest taking of movable property.

• Robbery -- Theft or extortion accompanied by violence or fear.

• Dacoity -- Robbery committed by five or more persons.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the definition of dacoity under the IPC.
Dacoity is essentially robbery committed jointly by a group of persons, and the law fixes a minimum headcount for the offence to be called dacoity rather than robbery.
Step 2: Recall the exact number.
Section 391 IPC says that when five or more persons conjointly commit or attempt to commit a robbery, every person so committing is said to commit dacoity.
Step 3: Confirm against the options.
Numbers like 2, 3 or 10 do not match the statutory threshold, only 5 does.
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