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Section 305 BNS — Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Official PDF page 80

Open in NyayaOfficial PDF, page 80

305.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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