Snatching under IPC
Snatching, or the act of forcefully taking someone's property, can be considered a criminal offence under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The specific section that deals with this offence is Section 379 of the IPC, which pertains to theft.
Section 379 of IPC
According to Section 379 of the IPC, whoever commits theft shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. The section defines theft as the dishonest intention of taking any movable property out of the possession of any person without that person's consent.
In the case of snatching, where the property is taken by using force or by threatening the victim, it can be treated as an aggravated form of theft. The act of snatching involves an element of violence or intimidation, which can result in more severe punishment under the law.
If a person is found guilty of snatching under Section 379 of the IPC, they may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of up to three years, and also be liable to pay a fine.
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