307. Whoever commits theft, having made preparation for causing death, or hurt, or restraint, or fear of death, or of hurt, or of restraint, to any person, in order to the committing of such theft, or in order to the effecting of his escape after the committing of such theft, or in order to the retaining of property taken by such theft, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Illustrations.
(a) A commits theft on property in Z's possession; and while committing this
theft, he has a loaded pistol under his garment, having provided this pistol
for the purpose of hurting Z in case Z should resist. A has committed the
offence defined in this section.
(b) A picks Z's pocket, having posted several of his companions near him, in order that they may restrain Z, if Z should perceive what is passing and should resist, or should attempt to apprehend A. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
Section 301 Trespassing on burial places, etc
Section 302 Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person
Section 305 Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc
Section 306 Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master