The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 402 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever, at any time after the passing of this Act, shall be one of five or more persons assembled for the purpose of committing dacoity, 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 Court of Session--Non-compoundable.