Section 401
Punishment for belonging to gang of thieves.
About this Act
It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;
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.