Robbery with a knife but victim not injured

943 votes

Yes. Even if no injury was caused, showing a knife and demanding money constitutes robbery/extortion with criminal intimidation. FIR can be lodged under relevant BNS provisions for robbery, extortion and intimidation. Immediate police complaint is advised.

Advocate Pankaj Bajaj LawRato

667 votes

Yes, a criminal case can certainly be registered even if the knife was not actually used to cause injury. The law does not require physical injury to be caused for an offence of robbery, extortion, criminal intimidation, or attempted robbery to be made out. The crucial factor is whether the accused intentionally put the victim in fear of instant death, hurt, or wrongful restraint and demanded money. Based on the facts stated, the following provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 may be attracted: Section 309 BNS (Robbery) – If the demand for money was made by putting the victim in fear of instant hurt through the display of a knife. Section 308 BNS (Extortion) – As the accused intentionally induced fear of injury to obtain money. Section 351 BNS (Criminal Intimidation) – For threatening the victim with a deadly weapon. If no money was actually handed over, the police may also investigate the matter as an attempt to commit robbery/extortion, depending upon the evidence collected during investigation. The victim should immediately lodge an FIR, provide a detailed description of the accused, mention the location, time of occurrence, and identify any CCTV footage or witnesses available. The absence of physical injury does not absolve the accused, as the threat created by displaying a knife itself constitutes a serious criminal offence under the BNS.

Advocate Shashank Wadke LawRato

551 votes

Yes, a criminal case can be registered even if no physical injury was caused. Displaying a knife and demanding money creates fear and may constitute offences relating to criminal intimidation, extortion/attempt to extort, and other applicable provisions depending upon the exact facts and evidence available. The victim should immediately lodge a written complaint/FIR and provide all details, including time, place, witnesses, CCTV footage, and identification of the accused, if available. The exact BNS sections can only be determined after examining the complete facts and circumstances of the incident. Kindly share the complete details and copy of the complaint/FIR for a detailed legal opinion and guidance regarding further action.

Advocate Sanket Ganpat Khamkar LawRato

904 votes

Yes. A criminal case can certainly be registered even if the knife was never used to cause physical injury. Based on the facts you have stated, the man allegedly: Approached the woman at night. Displayed a knife. Put her in fear of immediate harm. Demanded ₹10,000. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), the following offences may be attracted. Extortion Attempt to commit robbery Criminal Intimidation

Advocate Fazlurrahman Shaikh LawRato

590 votes

Yes, a criminal case can be filed even if no injury occurred. Showing a knife and demanding money itself is a crime. Applicable BNS offences: Extortion / Attempted Extortion (threat with weapon for money) Robbery / Attempted Robbery (fear + demand at knife point) Criminal Intimidation (threat using deadly weapon) Key point: Injury is not required. The offence is complete once fear is created and money is demanded. FIR should be registered immediately at the nearest police station.

Advocate Aravind Pandit LawRato