The Indian Penal Code

Force

Criminal force

Assault

Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation

Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty

Assault of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty

Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment

Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe

Voyeurism

Stalking

Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation

Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person

Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person

Assault or criminal force on grave provocation


Of Criminal Force and Assault


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.

LAWGIST

# 356 Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person