BNS Section 306 — Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master

Summary

Whoever is a clerk or servant, or is employed in the role of a clerk or servant, and commits theft of any property that is in the possession of their master or employer, will be punished with imprisonment of either kind for a term that may extend up to seven years, and will also be liable to pay a fine.

Official Text

Whoever, being a clerk or servant, or being employed in the capacity of a clerk or servant, commits theft in respect of any property in the possession of his master or employer, 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.2 p.80 — 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.8 p.966 — Supreme Court of India (2025)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• IPC §381 — Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master