BNS Section 305, 2023: Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.

Whoever commits theft-

1. in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property; or 
2. of any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or 
3. of any article or goods from any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or 
4. of idol or icon in any place of worship; or 
5. 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.

Explanation 

Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 states that if a person commits theft in a building/ vessel which is used as a human dwelling house, or of any transport, articles from transport, idol/icon from any place of worship, or of any government property, will be punished with imprisonment up to seven years with fine.

Essential Ingredients

• Theft: Theft must be committed with respect to some property.
• Dwelling house, means of transportation, etc.: This section specifically deals with theft done in a dwelling house, means of transportation, place of worship, or of government property.

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 7 years and Fine.