Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 134 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 134: Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person (Legacy IPC Section 356)

Statutory Classification Details

Assault or criminal force

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years,in attempt to commit theft or fine, or both. of property worn or carried by a person