Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter 17 Offences Against Property

Section 304: Snatching.

  • Theft is “snatching” if, in order to commit theft, the offender suddenly or quickly or forcibly seizes or secures or grabs or takes away from any person or from his possession any moveable property.
  • Whoever commits snatching, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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