381. Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master

Whoever, being a clerk or servant, or being employed in the capacity of a clerk or servant, commits theft in respect of any property in the possession of his master or employer, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years and fine.

Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint, in order to commit theft 382, Whoever ct;unmits theft, having madepepration fer casing death, or hurt, or restraint. or fear of death. or of hurt, or of restraint, to any person, in order to -

commit such theft; or

effect his escape after committing such theft; or

the retaining of property taken by such theft, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 years and whipping.

A commits theft of property in Z's possession; and while committing the theft he has a loaded pistol under his garment, having provided this pistol for the purpose of hurting Z in case Z should resist. A has committed the offence defined in this section.

A picks Z's pocket, having posted several of his companions near him in order that they may restrain Z if Z should perceive what is passing, and should resist, or should attempt to apprehend A. A has committed the offence defined in this section.