The text is substantially unchanged
BNS Section 303 (2) is now IPC Section 379
303(2)
Old law
BNS §303 (2)
303(2)
303(2). Whoever commits theft shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both and in case of second or subsequent conviction of any person under this section, he shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to five years and with fine:
Provided that in cases of theft where the value of the stolen property is less than five thousand rupees, and a person is convicted for the first time, shall upon return of the value of property or restoration of the stolen property, shall be punished with community service.
Read more: BNS §303 (2)Provided that in cases of theft where the value of the stolen property is less than five thousand rupees, and a person is convicted for the first time, shall upon return of the value of property or restoration of the stolen property, shall be punished with community service.
New law
IPC §379
379. Punishment for theft
379. Whoever commits theft shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Read more: IPC §379Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.
