Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter 17 Offences Against Property

Section 305: Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.

Whoever commits theft,

  1. in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property; or
  2. of any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or
  3. of any article or goods from any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or
  4. of idol or icon in any place of worship; or
  5. of any property of the Government or of a local authority, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
  • Cognizable
  • Non-Bailable
  • Triable by Any Magistrate.


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