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Can Ipc 379 be applicable on phone snatching case or not


14-Aug-2023 (In Criminal Law)
During an altercation one of the three accused snatched my mobile phone and ran away from my cabin. He dismantled my cellphone and threw the sims , battery and instrument on road. His motive was to restrain me from calling police. Later on some of my neighbours who saw him doing so, collected parts of my cellphone and handed over to me. My question is that if 379 ipc is applicable in this case or not. If yes then on what basis?
Answers (3)

Answer #1
851 votes
Sir according to me the motive of this forum is not to solve academic problems but to guide genuine queries. It does not matter whether 379 is applicable or not. What matters is offence has been committed by this series of actions.
Answer #2
876 votes
It is covered under 379IPC and other IPC sections. Please read IPC 379 , it says 'Displacement" so I need to know the full instance for better guidance and proper FIR. Please call for the legal suggestion. Think Legal
Answer #3
858 votes
Yes it is theft u/s 379 IPC and if the incidence is from Haryana or Punjab than there is more harsher punishment u/s 379a or b. There is a special enactment in these states to give more harsher punishment.

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