What is the BNS Section 306 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 306 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 381. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 306 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 306 BNS is classified as: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 306?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 306 BNS is: Imprisonment forof property in possession7 years and fine. of master or employer. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 306 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 306 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 306 BNS?

Cases under Section 306 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 306 BNS?

Section 306 BNS deals with 'Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 306

BNS Section 306: Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 381

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 306 deals with the legal rules and penalties for THEFT. In simple terms: Dishonestly taking someone's movable property out of their possession without their consent.

Real-World Scenario

"Taking a classmate's textbook from their desk when they are not looking, with the intent to keep it."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Theft by clerk or servant

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment forof property in possession7 years and fine. of master or employer

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No change.

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