IPC § 356 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 356 IPC — Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 134 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 134 — Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting to commit theft on any property which that person is then wearing or carrying, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 134 in full