IPC Section 382 - Theft after preparation made for caus ing death, hurt or restraint in order to the

382. Theft after preparation made for caus ing 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.

Illustration s

(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.

Of Extortion