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Whoever commits theift, 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_________________?

Correct answer: C. Ten years

  • A. Five years
  • B. Seven years
  • C. Ten years
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Section 382 PPC treats theft preceded by preparation to cause death, hurt, restraint, or fear of these as aggravated theft. Its punishment may extend to ten years' rigorous imprisonment, along with fine.

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