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SECTION 382 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 382 in Simple Words
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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.



IPC 382 in Simple Words

According to section 382 of the Indian Penal Code, if a person commits theft and prepares to cause harm or fear to someone to facilitate the theft or escape afterward, they shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for up to ten years, and may also be fined.


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Offence : Theft, after preparation having been made for causing death, or hurt, or restraint or fear of death, or of hurt or of restraint, in order to the committing of such theft, or to retiring after committing it, or to retaining property taken by it


Punishment : Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class






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What is Section 382 IPC?

IPC Section 382: Theft following preparations for death, injury or restraint to commit the theft


What is Section 382 of the CRPC?

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What is Section 379 of the IPC?

Description. Theft is punishable by imprisonment for up to three years or fines.