BNS Section 303: (1) Theft
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 378
Procedural Classification Summary
Theft
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Rigorous imprisonment for not be less than 1 year but which may extend to 5 years and fine. Where value of propertyUpon return of the valueis less than 5,000 rupees.of property or restoration of the stolen property, shall be punished with community service
Official Legal Provision / Summary
IPC section is included as sub section. “Definition” is replaced by “Section” in explanation 5. 303 (2) Punishment for theft. 379 Punishment for subsequent convictions is added.