What is BNS Section 306 in IPC?

BNS Section 306 (306. Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master.) now corresponds to IPC Section 381 — 381. Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master.. The text is substantially unchanged.

The text is substantially unchanged

BNS Section 306 is now IPC Section 381

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

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BNS §306

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

306. 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.

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

381. 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.