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IPC Section 380 - Theft in dwelling house, etc.
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(The definition enlarged "means of transportation or place of worship,' is added in the heading is reframed containing various sub-sections wherein sub-sections (b), (c), (d), (e) are new additions.)
Please refer to BNS 305 for updated procedures & punishments.
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.
IPC 380 in Simple Words
In the Indian Penal Code, if someone steals from a building, tent, or vessel used as a home or for keeping the property, they can be imprisoned for up to seven years and fined.
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Theft in dwelling house, etc.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft in a building, tent or vessel | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Theft in a building, tent or vessel
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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