What is IPC 380 in BNS?

Section 380 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

IPC 380 in BNS: Section 305 · Theft in dwelling house, etc

Indian Penal Code

IPC 380 is now BNS 305.

Theft in dwelling house, etc

Carried over

82% of the old wording kept

Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVII

s. 380

Theft in dwelling house, etc

Whoever commits theft in any building, tent or vessel, which building, tent or vessel is used as a human dwelling, or used for the custody of property, 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. 305

Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.

Whoever commits theft—

(a) in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property; or

(b) of any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or

(d) of idol or icon in any place of worship; or

(e) of any property of the Government or of a local authority,

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