IPC Section 394
Section 394 – Robbery
Section 394 IPC deals with robbery, specifically robbery committed when voluntarily causing death or hurt in order to commit theft.
Main Provisions
Act Covered
If a person voluntarily causes death or hurt to someone in order to commit theft, it is treated as robbery under Section 394.
The act combines both theft and violence.
Severity
Robbery under this section is considered more serious than simple theft or simple hurt.
The law recognizes that using violence to take property makes the crime extremely dangerous.
Punishment
Imprisonment for life, or
Imprisonment for up to 10 years, and
Fine.
Purpose of the Law
To deter violent crimes for gain.
To protect people from theft committed with violence or harm.
Example
Suppose Rahul attacks Ramesh with a knife, injuring him, and takes his money.
Here, Rahul has committed robbery under Section 394 IPC, because he caused hurt to steal property.
Connection with Other Sections
Section 390 IPC: Defines robbery generally (theft involving force or threat of force).
Section 392 IPC: Covers punishment for robbery.
Section 395 IPC: Defines dacoity (robbery committed by 5 or more people).
✅ In short:
Section 394 IPC punishes anyone who commits robbery by voluntarily causing death or hurt in order to commit theft, with life imprisonment or up to 10 years of imprisonment, and fine.
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