Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
XVII · Section 305

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

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 305