Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 306
Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master
In one line
BNS Section 306 deals with theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master and replaces IPC 381.
Punishment, bail and court
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master or employer. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. | Cognizable. | Non-bailable. | Any Magistrate. |
Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The punishment column is the Schedule’s summary; the section text below is what prescribes the punishment. Classification decides procedure (arrest, bail as of right, which court), not the result of any particular case.
Bare act text — BNS 306
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.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 306 in the IPC?
BNS Section 306 (Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master) replaces Section 381 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 381 is now BNS 306.
What is the punishment under BNS 306?
Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master or employer – punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Under the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 it is cognizable and non-bailable, triable by any Magistrate.
Is BNS 306 bailable?
Non-bailable: BNS 306. Bail in a non-bailable offence is at the court's discretion; the classification decides procedure, not the outcome of a particular bail application.
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Nearby BNS sections
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- BNS 310 — Dacoity
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