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IPC Section 382 - Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 307 for updated procedures & punishments.
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.
Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
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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