Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft
What this section does
Prescribes enhanced punishment for theft where the offender has made preparation to cause death, hurt, restraint, or fear thereof — whether to facilitate the theft, to escape after it, or to retain the stolen property.
AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).
Quick reference
- Punishment
- Rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and also liable to fine.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of First Class
- Cognizable
- Yes
- Bailable
- No
- Compoundable
- No
Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)
- Accused committed theft
- Prior to or in connection with the theft, the accused made preparation for causing death, hurt, restraint, or fear of death, hurt, or restraint to any person
- Such preparation was made in order to commit the theft, effect escape after the theft, or retain the stolen property
Practitioner note
Punishment is rigorous imprisonment only (not simple imprisonment). The preparation need not have been executed — mere preparation suffices.
Derived from IPC s.382.
Read the official text
For the binding statutory text of BNS Section 307, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.
Why this matters
BNS Section 307 forms part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita which replaced the Indian Penal Code 1860 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.