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Chapter XVII · Of Offences Against Property

305Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.

Section 305 · Chapter XVII · Of theft

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.

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