Section 399: Making preparation to commit dacoity

Q: What does Section 399 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 399 IPC pertains to "Making preparation to commit dacoity". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 399 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs making preparation to commit dacoity. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 399 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 399 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 399 IPC?

धारा 399 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 399 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 399 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs making preparation to commit dacoity. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 399 IPC?

Dhara 399 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 399 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 399 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs making preparation to commit dacoity. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 399 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 399, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, § 399 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter III — – Of Robbery and Dacoity

Section 399

Making preparation to commit dacoity

Whoever makes, any preparation for committing dacoity, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.