Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc
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Summary
Theft committed in a dwelling (building, tent or vessel used as a home or for storing property), in any vehicle used to carry goods or passengers (or of goods from such vehicle), from an idol in a place of worship, or of government/local authority property attracts imprisonment up to seven years and a fine. The offence is cognizable, non-bailable and triable by any magistrate.
Example
Rohan travels by bus and takes a passenger's suitcase from the luggage area without permission. Because the theft was from a means of transport used for passengers, he can be punished with imprisonment up to seven years and a fine under this provision.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever commits theft,
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(a) in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property; or
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(b) of any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or
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(c) of any article or goods from any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or
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(d) of idol or icon in any place of worship; or
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(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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
- Cognizable
- Non-Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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