A’ commits theft on property in ‘B’s possession; and while committing this theft, he has a loaded pistol under his garment, having provided this pistol for the purpose of hurting ‘B’ in case ‘B’ should resist. ‘A’ has committed an offence under:

Option A: Section 392 IPC

Option B: Section 382 IPC

Option C: Section 397 IPC

Option D: Section 379 IPC

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

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.

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