BNS §305

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

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Comparison

Old law
IPC §380
Theft in dwelling house, etc

380. Theft 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.

New law
BNS §305
Theft 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.

What changedAI-inferred

IPC 380 absorbed into BNS 305(a). BNS 305 expanded to cover transport, idols, Government property.

Old position

IPC 380 is concerned with Theft in dwelling house, etc. Theft in dwelling house, etc

New position

BNS 305 modifies the framework. Topic: Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.. Whoever commits theft

BNS 305 modifies IPC 380. IPC 380 absorbed into BNS 305(a). BNS 305 expanded to cover transport, idols, Government property. BNS 305 text: 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...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNS 305 carries forward IPC 380's aggravated-theft offence (theft in a building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or for custody of property) and adds a new aggravated category: theft of any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers. The aggravated-theft list is therefore widened beyond IPC 380's scope.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 380 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 305 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.

Frequently asked

BNS 305 (Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.). The relationship is classified as modified — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

Sources

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Newlaws.in, IPC §380 → BNS §305 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/bns/305.

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