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

Summary

Whoever commits theft in any of the following situations is punishable with imprisonment of either kind for up to seven years, and also with a fine.

Under clause (a), theft in any building, tent, or vessel that is used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property.

Under clause (b), theft of any means of transport used for transporting goods or passengers.

Under clause (c), theft of any article or goods from any means of transport used for transporting goods or passengers.

Under clause (d), theft of an idol or icon in any place of worship.

Under clause (e), theft of any property of the Government or of a local authority.

Official Text

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.

Related Judgments

• SC (2025) Vol.3 p.1309 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2025) Vol.11 p.291 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2025) Vol.6 p.280 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2025) Vol.3 p.1531 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2024) Vol.8 p.670 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
• SC (2024) Vol.6 p.129 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
• SC (2025) Vol.9 p.283 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2025) Vol.4 p.2730 — Supreme Court of India (2025)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• IPC §380 — Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc