Section 307 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) addresses theft committed with preparation to cause death, hurt, or restraint. This applies when an offender makes deliberate arrangements or preparations to inflict harm on a person while committing theft. The section focuses on theft involving a clear intent to harm beyond property loss, recognizing the severe danger such actions pose.
Punishment: Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of up to ten years, and a fine. These penalties reflect the seriousness of theft accompanied by violent intent.
How It Protects:
Ensures public safety through deterrence of harmful behavior during theft. It acknowledges the heightened risk to life and property, imposing stricter punishments to discourage offenders from planning or committing theft with harmful intent. This law reinforces the protection of individuals in vulnerable situations.
Example:
Includes a scenario where a person breaks into a house with a weapon and is prepared to harm the residents to carry out the theft. Similarly, a thief who ties up a security guard to steal from a warehouse also commits an offense under this section.
