SECTION 356 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person

Description of IPC Section 356

According to section 356 of Indian penal code, Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting to commit theft on any property which that person is then wearing or carrying shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

IPC 356 in Simple Words

Section 356 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone assaults or uses criminal force against another person while attempting to steal something that person is wearing or carrying, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both.