Indian Penal Code: Theft
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| + | [[File: Sections 379A and 379B of the Indian Penal Code.jpg| Sections 379A and 379B of the Indian Penal Code; Graphic courtesy: [http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31808&articlexml=10-yrs-RI-for-snatchers-in-Haryana-19102015006024 ''The Times of India''], Oct 19 2015|frame|500px]] | ||
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| + | [http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31808&articlexml=10-yrs-RI-for-snatchers-in-Haryana-19102015006024 ''The Times of India''], Oct 19 2015 | ||
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| + | Manvir Saini | ||
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| + | '''10 yrs' RI for snatchers in Haryana''' | ||
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| + | ''State Adds Two New Clauses to IPC section, makes snatching a non-bailable offence'' | ||
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| + | Haryana has become the first Indian state to make snatching a crime that is punishable by a maximum of 10 years' rigorous imprisonment. | ||
| + | The state has got the President's approval to add two new clauses to Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code to strengthen the existing law.The new clauses have come into force from October 9. | ||
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| + | By adding clauses 379A and 379B, the state government has officially defined snatching as a non-bailable crime. Trial in snatching such cases now be conducted in sessions courts, instead of judicial magistrate courts. | ||
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| + | Section 379 of the IPC (theft) carries a maximum punishment of three years, or a fine, or both. According to 379A (snatching), a convict will be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term that is not less than five years but which may extend to 10 years, along with a fine of Rs 25,000. Section 379B (snatching and use of force) allows a convict to be punished with rigorous imprisonment not less than 10 years, which may extend to 14 years, with a fine of Rs 25,000. | ||
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| + | There has been a rise in number of chain and pursesnatching cases in all main cities of Haryana, including Gurgaon and Faridabad.There have been cases where victims have been injured by criminals but police were not able to add harsher sections.Even sections related to robbery could not be added as it requires the presence of mo re than two criminals. | ||
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| + | Till June 2015, 134 cases of snatching were repor ted from Gurgaon. Around 50% of cases, according to sources, have not been solved. The Haryana assembly had cleared the bill amending the law in July last year and was sent to the President for approval. | ||
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Haryana adds clauses 379A and 379B (snatching)
The Times of India, Oct 19 2015
Manvir Saini
10 yrs' RI for snatchers in Haryana
State Adds Two New Clauses to IPC section, makes snatching a non-bailable offence
Haryana has become the first Indian state to make snatching a crime that is punishable by a maximum of 10 years' rigorous imprisonment. The state has got the President's approval to add two new clauses to Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code to strengthen the existing law.The new clauses have come into force from October 9.
By adding clauses 379A and 379B, the state government has officially defined snatching as a non-bailable crime. Trial in snatching such cases now be conducted in sessions courts, instead of judicial magistrate courts.
Section 379 of the IPC (theft) carries a maximum punishment of three years, or a fine, or both. According to 379A (snatching), a convict will be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term that is not less than five years but which may extend to 10 years, along with a fine of Rs 25,000. Section 379B (snatching and use of force) allows a convict to be punished with rigorous imprisonment not less than 10 years, which may extend to 14 years, with a fine of Rs 25,000.
There has been a rise in number of chain and pursesnatching cases in all main cities of Haryana, including Gurgaon and Faridabad.There have been cases where victims have been injured by criminals but police were not able to add harsher sections.Even sections related to robbery could not be added as it requires the presence of mo re than two criminals.
Till June 2015, 134 cases of snatching were repor ted from Gurgaon. Around 50% of cases, according to sources, have not been solved. The Haryana assembly had cleared the bill amending the law in July last year and was sent to the President for approval.
