Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 134

BNS 134: earlier IPC 356

Section 134 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 356 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 134 deals with assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 134 was IPC 356.

Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVI
s. 356
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.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. VI
s. 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.
Text from India Code

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