'A' commits theft on property in 'B's possession and while committing theft he has a loaded pistol under his garment kept for the purpose of hurting 'B' in case 'B' resists. The offence committed by 'A' is defined under which Section of the Indian Penal Code?

Correct option is A

Section 382 of the Indian Penal Code defines the offence committed by 'A'. Section 382 deals with theft accompanied by preparation for causing death, hurt, or restraint in case of resistance. Here, 'A' having a loaded pistol ready to hurt 'B' if he resists, fits under this Section.
Information Booster:
Section 382 is an aggravated form of theft because it involves not just the act of theft but also the preparation to cause significant harm if the victim resists, thereby elevating the seriousness of the offence.
Additional Knowledge:
· Section 379: Defines simple theft without aggravating factors.
· Section 390: Defines robbery, which involves theft with immediate use of force.
· Section 381: Relates to theft by a clerk or servant from the employer’s property.