The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 401 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
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 a gang 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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Rigorous imprisonment for 7 years and fine--Cognizable--Non-bailable--Triable by Magistrate of the first class--Non-compoundable.