Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc

What this section does

Prescribes enhanced punishment for theft committed in a dwelling, tent, or vessel; theft of a means of transport or goods therefrom; theft of an idol or icon from a place of worship; or theft of government or local authority property.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

Quick reference

Punishment

Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 7 years, and also liable to fine.

Triable by

Magistrate of First Class

Cognizable

Yes

Bailable

No

Compoundable

No

Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)

1. Accused committed theft (as defined in section 303)
2. The theft falls within one of the specified aggravated categories: (a) in a building/tent/vessel used as a dwelling or for custody of property; (b) of a means of transport; (c) of articles/goods from a means of transport; (d) of an idol or icon from a place of worship; or (e) of government or local authority property

• IPC Section 380 — Theft in dwelling house