Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 311 :
Punishment:
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Being a thug.
Punishment :Imprisonment for life and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Non-bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable.
By Which Court Triable :Court of Session.
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Whoever is a thug, shall be punished with 1.[imprisonment for life], and shall also be liable to fine.
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1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
