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Section 305 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 View Chapter 17

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


   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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