BNS Section 111
What punishment does someone face for being part of an organised crime syndicate?
Short answer
A person convicted of organised crime faces at least five years’ imprisonment, up to life, and a fine of at least five lakh rupees.
In detail
Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines organised crime as any continuing illegal activity such as kidnapping, robbery, cyber‑crimes, drug trafficking, or economic offences carried out by a group or syndicate. Anyone who commits such a crime is punished with a minimum of five years’ imprisonment, which may be extended to life imprisonment, and must pay a fine of at least five lakh rupees. If the offence results in a death, the court may impose the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with a fine of not less than ten lakh rupees. The same minimum term and fine apply to members of the syndicate, those who aid, attempt, or conspire, and those who harbour offenders (except a spouse). Possessing property obtained from organised crime also attracts a minimum three‑year term and a fine of at least two lakh rupees.
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