| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313 Belonging to a wandering gang of persons associated for the purpose of habitually committing thefts. | Rigorous imprisonment for 7 years and fine | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 313 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc.
Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Whoever belongs to any gang of persons associated in habitually committing theft or robbery, and not being a gang of dacoits, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.