IPC Section 386
Section 386 IPC – Robbery with Threat to Cause Death or Grievous Hurt
Essence of the Section
Section 386 deals with robbery committed by threatening someone with death or grievous hurt, in order to extort property.
It falls under Chapter XVII – Of Offences Against Property, specifically under robbery and dacoity.
Key Ingredients
Robbery
There must be robbery, meaning theft accompanied by violence or threat of violence.
Threat of Death or Grievous Hurt
The accused must threaten the victim with:
Death, or
Grievous hurt (serious bodily injury)
The threat must be used to compel the victim to hand over property.
Intent
The act must be intentional, i.e., the accused intends to extort property by using threat.
Property
The threat must be directed to obtain property belonging to another.
Punishment
Imprisonment: Up to 10 years
Fine
Both imprisonment and fine may be imposed
Section 386 is considered more serious than ordinary robbery (Section 390 IPC) because of the use of threat to life or grievous hurt.
Examples
A person threatens a shopkeeper with a knife, saying he will kill him unless he hands over the cash.
On the road, someone threatens a passerby with serious injury to take his mobile and wallet.
A bank robber points a gun at the cashier, threatening to kill unless the money is handed over.
Purpose of Section 386
To punish robbery involving serious threats to life or health more severely than ordinary theft or robbery.
To protect citizens from violent extortion and intimidation.
To provide a deterrent against using fear as a tool for theft.
✅ In summary:
Section 386 IPC punishes anyone who commits robbery by threatening another with death or grievous
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