Section 392 of IPC : Section 392: Punishment For Robbery

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a man, John, forcefully snatches a woman's purse on the street at 9 PM, which contains her money and phone. John threatens her with a knife to prevent any resistance. This act of John is an example of robbery as per Section 392 of The Indian Penal Code. Due to the robbery occurring after sunset and before sunrise, John could potentially face a more severe punishment, which may be extended up to fourteen years of rigorous imprisonment, in addition to a fine.