IPC § 382 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 382 IPC — Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 307 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 307 — Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft
Whoever commits theft, having made preparation for causing death, or hurt, or restraint, or fear of death, or of hurt, or of restraint, to any person, in order to the committing of such theft, or in order to the effecting of his escape after the committing of such theft, or in order to the retaining of property taken by such theft, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Illustrations.
(a) A commits theft on property in Z’s possession; and while committing this theft, he has a loaded pistol under his garment, having provided this pistol for the purpose of hurting Z in case Z should resist. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
(b) A picks Z’s pocket, having posted several of his companions near him, in order that they may restrain Z, if Z should perceive what is passing and should resist, or should attempt to apprehend A. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 307 in full