BNS134
BNS Section 134: Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
Ch VI · Of Offences Affecting the Human Body
Gazette p.57
Punishment punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both
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Arrest, bail & court
- Cognizable · Bailable · Any Magistrate
From the BNSS, 2023, First Schedule (machine-extracted; check the Schedule for anything consequential).
Verbatim · BNS134. Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person.— 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.
Cite as: Section 134, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023)