IPC · XVII — OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Section 379. Punishment for theft

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

379. Punishment for theft . — Whoever commits theft shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. STATE AMENDMENT — Gujarat. In the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860), after section 379, the following sections shall be — inserted, namely:

Source: India Code