Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 306 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 306: Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master (Legacy IPC Section 381)

Statutory Classification Details

Theft by clerk or servant

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment forof property in possession7 years and fine. of master or employer