IPC 380 vs BNS 305: Theft in dwelling house, etc
Section 380 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 88% of the old wording is kept; 6 words removed and 60 words added.
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IPC section 380Theft in dwelling house, etc
Whoever commits theft— in any building, tent or vessel which building, tent or vessel is used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property; shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS section 305Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc
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.
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