Question

For the offence of dacoity, minimum number of persons required is

• A. 5
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 10

Hint:

Remember:

• Theft -- Dishonest taking of movable property.

• Robbery -- Theft or extortion accompanied by violence or fear.

• Dacoity -- Robbery committed by five or more persons.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Under Section 391 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (now corresponding provision under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita), dacoity is committed when five or more persons conjointly commit or attempt to commit robbery. Step 1: Recall the definition of dacoity.
If the number of persons involved in committing or attempting robbery is five or more, the offence is called dacoity.

Step 2: Analyse the options.

• 5 -- Correct.

• 2 -- Incorrect.

• 3 -- Incorrect.

• 10 -- Incorrect.

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Hence, the minimum number of persons required for the offence of dacoity is \[ \boxed{5.} \]