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

Summary

If a person who works as a clerk, servant, or in any similar job steals any property that is in the possession of their employer or master, that person can be sent to prison for up to seven years. The court may also impose a fine. This section applies only when the theft is committed by an employee against their own employer.

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

• CRL RC/604/2011 — Madras High Court (2011)
• Appellant/Accused vs The Inspector of Police, — Madras High Court (2015)
• SC (1952) Vol.1 p.284 — Supreme Court of India (1952)
• .. Petitioners/A1 to A4 vs M/s.P.M.Associates — Madras High Court (2012)
• S.C.R. 1063 STATE OF NCT OF DELHI v. SANJAY — Supreme Court of India (2014)
• ... Petitioners/Accused 1-4 vs 1. The State — Madras High Court (2013)
• ... Petitioners/Accused 1-4 vs 1. The State — Madras High Court (2013)
• S.C.R. 884 884 VIJAY KUMAR GHAI & ORS v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ORS — Supreme Court of India (2022)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

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