| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property worn or carried by a person. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 134 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person.
Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.