Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 306

BNS 306: earlier IPC 381

Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 381 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 306 deals with theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 306 was IPC 381.

Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVII
s. 381
Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master
Whoever, being a clerk or servant, or being employed in the capacity of a clerk or servant, commits theft in respect of any property in the possession of his master or employer, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XVII
s. 306
Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master.
Whoever, being a clerk or servant, or being employed in the capacity of a clerk or servant, commits theft in respect of any property in the possession of his master or employer, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 381
CognizableCognizable
BailableNon-bailable
PunishmentImprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Triable byAny Magistrate.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 381 IPCBNS 306 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
Related sectionsIPC 381 · Theft by clerk or servant of propert…
BNS 305 · Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.BNS 307 · Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft.

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