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

CHAPTER XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine”

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.

Referred to by

Related Judgments

  • MAHENDRA AWASE vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • ABHINAV MOHAN DELKAR vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO. 100 OF 2025; Vijaylaxmi Kishor Thaku vs State of Maharashtra — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2025)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

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