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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, theft in a dwelling house is described in

Section 305 of the BNS (formerly section 380 IPC) punishes theft in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or for the custody of property, and also covers…

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, theft in a dwelling house is described in

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Section 305 of the BNS (formerly section 380 IPC) punishes theft in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or for the custody of property, and also covers certain other aggravated forms such as theft of a means of transport, of an idol or icon in a place of worship, and of Government property. It provides an aggravated punishment of up to seven years and fine compared with ordinary theft. Section 303 defines and punishes theft generally, while section 304 deals with snatching.

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