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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 303(2) BNS - Theft — clause (2)

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
303(2) - Theft — clause (2)
Old provision
Section 379 IPC
Punishment
Rigorous imprisonment for not be less than 1 year but which may extend to 5 years and fine. Upon return of the value of property or restoration of the stolen property, shall be punished with community service.
Cognizable?
Cognizable. Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable. Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate. Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 303(2) BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 379 IPC Modified Punishment for subsequent convictions is added.

Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with theft — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 379 of the IPC.

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