BNS · CHAPTER XVII — Of Offences Against Property

Section 305. Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

Whoever commits theft— (a) in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property; or (b) of any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or (c) of any article or goods from any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or (d) of idol or icon in any place of worship; or (e) of any property of the Government or of a local authority, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Source: India Code