IPC Section 382
IPC Section 382 – Punishment for Robbery
Purpose
This section deals with robbery, which is defined as theft combined with the use of force or threat of force. It prescribes the punishment for robbery, emphasizing that robbery is more serious than simple theft.
Provision
Whoever commits robbery shall be punished with:
Rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and
Fine, and
If the robbery causes hurt, the punishment may extend further according to the nature of hurt caused.
Robbery is defined as theft or extortion with violence or threat of violence to any person or property.
Key Points
Robbery = Theft + Force or Threat of Force.
The act must involve violence or intimidation to obtain property.
Punishment is severe because robbery threatens life and property.
Extends up to 10 years imprisonment plus fine.
Example
A person holds a knife to someone and takes their wallet.
This is robbery, not simple theft, because of the use of threat/force.
Punishable under Section 382 IPC with rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years + fine.
Another example: A gang forcibly snatches jewelry from a passerby in the street.
In Short
Section 382 IPC punishes robbery (theft with violence or threat).
Maximum punishment = 10 years imprisonment + fine, may extend depending on harm caused.
Differentiates robbery from simple theft (Section 378 IPC).
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