IPC Section 47
🔷 IPC Section 47 – Having a weapon of offence with intention to use it unlawfully
🧾 Text of Section 47 IPC:
"Whoever, in committing a crime, or in carrying out a criminal intention, has on him, or with him, any instrument of offence mentioned in the Schedule, shall be punished with the punishment provided for the offence of which he is guilty, and shall also be liable to be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both."
📘 Explanation in Simple Terms:
Section 47 deals with the situation where a person:
Has a weapon or instrument of offence (like a knife, gun, or other items listed in the IPC Schedule)
While committing a crime or acting on a criminal intention
If someone is found carrying such a weapon with the intention to use it unlawfully during the crime, Section 47 adds an additional punishment on top of the punishment for the main crime.
🔍 Key Points:
Possession of a weapon or instrument of offence: The weapon must be one specified in the IPC Schedule of weapons.
During the commission of a crime or with criminal intention: The possession should be linked to an unlawful act or preparation for it.
Additional punishment:
The offender is punished for the main offence, plus
Additional punishment up to 2 years imprisonment, or a fine, or both.
🧑⚖️ Illustration (Example):
If a person commits theft (punishable under IPC) and is found carrying a knife (listed weapon) intending to threaten or use it unlawfully during the crime, then besides the punishment for theft, that person may get an extra punishment under Section 47 for carrying the weapon.
📝 Summary:
Carrying a weapon/instrument of offence during a crime is an aggravating factor.
Leads to additional punishment beyond the main offence.
The weapon must be one listed in the IPC Schedule.
Aims to deter criminals from carrying weapons while committing crimes.
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