Indian Penal Code, 1860
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