Section 400:
Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits.
Whoever, at any time after the passing of this
Act, shall belong to a gang of persons associated for the purpose of habitually committing dacoity, shall
be punished with 1
[imprisonment for life], or with 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).