“X’ along with four other armed associates seizes the child of ‘Y’ and threatens to kill him unless ‘Y’ parts with his watch and diamond ring compelling him to do so. ‘X’ has committed the offence of

Dacoity under IPC Section 391 is robbery committed by five or more persons. Robbery (Section 390) involves theft or extortion using force, threat of force, or causing fear of death/injury. Here, X along with FOUR other armed associates makes FIVE persons total, who seize the child and threaten to kill unless Y parts with property. This qualifies as dacoity, not simple extortion or robbery.