| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 305 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.
Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Whoever commits theft (a) in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property; or (b) of any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or (c) of any article or goods from any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or (d) of idol or icon in any place of worship; or (e) 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
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