Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 379BNS 303(2)
Punishment for theft
BNS 303(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 379 is BNS 303(2)
- BNS 303(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
- BNS 303(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- Punishment for subsequent convictions is added.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 379 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 303(2): non-bailable, cognizable, tried by Any Magistrate. BNS 303(2): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 379 under BNS?
BNS 303(2): imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both. BNS 303(2): imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 379 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 379 (Punishment for theft) corresponds to Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 379 and BNS 303(2)?
Punishment for subsequent convictions is added.
How do I cite BNS 303(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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