Definition of Section 301 BNS
Section 304 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) specifically defines the offense of snatching.
This is a new offense introduced in the BNS to address the rising incidents of chain snatching and mobile snatching.
Key elements of snatching:
- Sudden or quick seizure of property.
- Forceful taking of property from a person’s possession.
- Property involved is movable.
Punishment Section 301 BNS:
- Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years.
- Fine.
Essentially, snatching is a form of theft where the property is taken forcefully and quickly from the victim.
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