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.

BNSS Classification

• Rigorous imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
• Cognizable
• Non-bailable
• Triable by Magistrate of the first class.