Old law lookup
IPC Section 380
Theft in dwelling house
New section under BNS
BNS Section 305— Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc
Effective for any FIR, charge sheet, or filing on or after 1 July 2024. Matters that arose before that date continue under the IPC.
What the new 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.
- 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
For the full text of the new section, see the linked BNS page above. For the binding statutory text, refer to the India Code or the Gazette of India. This reference is informational, not legal advice.