Section 134 Earlier IPC 356
Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
Chapter 6: Offences affecting the human body
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.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 130AssaultIPC 351
- 131Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocationIPC 352
- 132Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his dutyIPC 353
- 133Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocationIPC 355
- 135Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a personIPC 357
- 136Assault or criminal force on grave provocationIPC 358