Section 396:
Dacoity with murder.
If any one of five or more persons, who are conjointly committing
dacoity, commits murder in so committing dacoity, every one of those persons shall be punished with
death, or 1
[imprisonment for life], or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years,
and shall also be liable to fine.
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).