Section 305 in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

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

  1. 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.