Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
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Summary
Assaulting or using criminal force on a person while trying to steal something they are wearing or carrying is an offence. It applies when the thief targets items on the victim’s person, like a bag, phone, or jewellery. Punishment is up to two years imprisonment, or a fine, or both.
Example
Ravi lunges at Meera to snatch the purse she is carrying, pushing her in the process. Because he used force while attempting to steal an item she was carrying, he can be punished with up to two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both under this provision.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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.
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