Section 401 of IPC 1860: Punishment for belonging to gang of thieves
Punishment for belonging to gang of thieves-Indian Penal Code
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.