IPC § 380 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024

Section 380 IPC — Theft in dwelling house, etc

Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.

The law now: 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.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 305 in full

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