Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 307

BNS 307: earlier IPC 382

Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 382 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 307 deals with theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 307 was IPC 382.

Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVII
s. 382
Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the 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.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XVII
s. 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.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 382
CognizableCognizable
BailableNon-bailable
PunishmentRigorous imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
Triable byMagistrate of the first class.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.

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