Definition of Section 305 BNS
Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) deals with theft committed in specific locations.
Key elements of the offense:
- Theft as defined in Section 303 BNS.
- The theft occurs in:
- A building, tent, or vessel used as a human dwelling or for property custody.
- A means of transport used for goods or passengers.
- An article or goods from a means of transport used for goods or passengers.
- A place of worship.
Punishment Section 305 BNS:
- Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years.
- Fine.
- Or both.
Essentially, this section imposes a stricter punishment for thefts committed in sensitive locations such as homes, vehicles, or places of worship.
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