Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XVII · Section 379

Punishment for theft

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever commits theft shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

state amendment

Gujarat.—

In the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860), after section 379, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:—

Judgments on Section 379