Correct option is B
The correct answer is
(b) 5 persons. According to Section 391 of the Indian Penal Code (I.P.C.), robbery becomes dacoity when it is committed by
five or more persons. Dacoity is considered a more severe form of robbery due to the involvement of a group, which increases the potential for violence and harm.
Explanation:
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Robbery vs. Dacoity: Robbery, as defined under Section 390 I.P.C., involves theft with the use of violence or threat of violence. When five or more persons conjointly commit or attempt to commit robbery, it becomes dacoity.
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Section 391 I.P.C.: Clearly states that when five or more persons conjointly commit or attempt to commit a robbery, or are present and aiding the commission of such an offence, it is termed dacoity.
Information Booster:
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Robbery (Section 390 I.P.C.): Defined as theft or extortion with the use of force or threat of force, making it an aggravated form of these offences.
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Dacoity (Section 391 I.P.C.): When five or more persons commit or attempt to commit robbery, it is classified as dacoity, reflecting the increased danger posed by group involvement.
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Legal Consequences: Dacoity carries a more severe penalty under the I.P.C., including the possibility of life imprisonment or even the death penalty in certain circumstances.
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Conjointly Committing: The word "conjointly" indicates that all participants must be acting together with a common intention to commit the offence.
Additional Information:
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10 Persons (a): Incorrect, as dacoity requires a minimum of five persons, not ten.
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6 Persons (c): Incorrect, as five is the minimum number for dacoity.
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4 Persons (d): Incorrect, as robbery by four persons remains classified as robbery, not dacoity.
