IPC Section 382 = BNS Section 307

Theft after Preparation Made for Causing Death or Hurt

मृत्यु या उपहति की तैयारी के बाद चोरी

Offences Against Property No Change in Punishment Cognizable Non-Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 382 of the IPC dealt with theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt, or restraint. Under BNS 2023, this is now Section 307.

Hindi IPC की धारा 382 मृत्यु, उपहति या अवरोध की तैयारी के बाद चोरी से संबंधित थी। BNS 2023 के तहत यह अब धारा 307 है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect IPC (Old) BNS (New)
Section Number Section 382 Section 307
Title Theft after Preparation Made for Causing Death or Hurt Theft after Preparation for Death or Hurt
Punishment Rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years and fine Rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years and fine
Cognizable Yes — Police can arrest without warrant
Bailable No — Bail at the discretion of the court
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Magistrate of the First Class

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from IPC 382 to BNS 307
  • Punishment remains the same
  • No substantive changes

Ingredients of the Offence

To establish this offence, the prosecution must prove:

  1. 1 The accused committed theft
  2. 2 The accused had made preparation for causing death, hurt, or restraint

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 382?

IPC Section 382 (Theft after Preparation Made for Causing Death or Hurt) is now BNS Section 307 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has the punishment changed from IPC 382 to BNS 307?

No, the punishment remains substantially the same. Under BNS 307: Rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.

Is BNS Section 307 cognizable?

Yes, BNS Section 307 is a cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offence.

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