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IPC 390-402: Robbery & Dacoity

IPC 390-402: Robbery & Dacoity 1. Sections 390-402 of the Indian Penal Code defines various laws related to Robbery & Dacoity. Sections 390, 392, 393, 394 & 401 of the IPC deals with robbery and IPC sections 391, 395, 396,399, 400 & 402 deals with dacoity while sections 397 & 398 are common to both.   IPC 390-402: Robbery & Dacoity ROBBERY 2. Robbery refers to the taking of something of value, whether money, property or other valuable assets from someone through the use or threat of physical force. Robbery is an aggravated form of theft or extortion. 3. Elements of robbery; 1.    The actual taking away of the money or property must have taken place. 2.    The person committing the robbery must have the intent to steal or the intent to cause wrongful loss to one and wrongful gain to another.  3.    There must be a threat of violence or the use of physical force during the robbery.  4.    Robbery must be done in the vict