Whoever commits robbery shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and, if the robbery be committed on the highway between sunset and sunrise, the imprisonment may be extended to fourteen years.
Classification of Offence
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Robbery If committed on the highway between sunset and sunrise. | Rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Rigorous imprisonment for 14 years, and fine. | Cognizable Ditto |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Non-bailable Ditto | Magistrate of the first class. Ditto | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |
392 IPC Case Laws (Supreme Court and High Courts)
| State Of H.P vs Nirmala Devi on 10 April, 2017 |
| The State Of Andhra Pradesh vs Thadi Narayana on 24 July, 1961 |
| Ajit Singh vs State Of Haryana on 8 February, 1996 |
| Ezhil & Ors. Appellants vs State Of Tamil Nadu Respondent on 24 April, 2002 |
| Sajjan Singh, Dule Singh And vs State Of Madhya Pradesh on 2 September, 1998 |
| Mohammed Ishaq vs S. Kazam Pasha & Anr on 6 May, 2009 |
| B.A.Umesh vs Regr.Gen.High Court Of Karnataka on 1 February, 2011 |
| Naravan @ Naran vs State Of Rajasthan on 10 April, 2007 |
| Mohan Lal & Anr vs Ajit Singh And Anr on 2 May, 1978 |
| Shailendra Pratap And Anr vs State Of Uttar Pradesh on 8 January, 2003 |
| Sikander v. State 1984 Cr. LJ (NOC) 103 (Delhi) |
| George v. State of Kerala 2002 Cri. LJ 2031 (SC) |
| Ezhil v. State of Tamil Nadu 2002 Cri. LJ 2799 (SC) |
| Manna v. State of (NCT of Delhi) 2003 Cri. LJ 4440 (SC) |
FAQs About Robbery and Its Classification
Robbery is defined as the act of committing theft or attempting to commit theft, where the offender uses force, violence, or fear of injury to any person or wrongful restraint to accomplish the theft or while carrying away the stolen property.
The punishment for robbery is rigorous imprisonment for a term that can extend up to ten years, along with a fine. However, if the robbery is committed on a highway between sunset and sunrise, the imprisonment term may be extended to fourteen years.
Robbery committed on a highway between sunset and sunrise is considered more serious and warrants a higher punishment of up to fourteen years of rigorous imprisonment. This is likely due to the increased vulnerability of victims during nighttime.
Yes, robbery is a cognizable offense, which means that the police have the authority to arrest the accused without a warrant and initiate the investigation.
Read also:- IPC Section 390: Robbery
IPC Section 392: Punishment for Robbery,IPC Section 392: Punishment for Robbery
