BNS §307
Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft
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382. Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft.—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. Illustrations (a) A commits theft on property in Z's possession; and while committing this theft, he has a loaded pistol under his garment, having provided this pistol for the purpose of hurting Z in case Z should resist. A has committed the offence defined in this section. (b) A picks Z's pocket, having posted several of his companions near him, in order that they may restrain Z, if Z should perceive what is passing and should resist, or should attempt to apprehend A. A has committed the offence defined in this section. Of Extortion
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.
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 382 character-identical to BNS 307 with both illustrations.
Old position
IPC 382 is concerned with Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft. Of Extortion. Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft
New position
BNS 307 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft. 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
BNS 307 (Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft) preserves the framework of IPC 382. BNS 307 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. ...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNS 307 (Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft) preserves the framework of IPC 382. BNS 307 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNS 307 text: 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...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 382 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 307 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNS 307 (Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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Newlaws.in, IPC §382 → BNS §307 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/bns/307.
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