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TheftPossibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

1st offencePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 3 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

Imprisonment OR fine OR both.

2nd or subsequent offencePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Rigorous imprisonment 1–5 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

Imprisonment AND fine.

Proviso — 1st offence, value under ₹5,000, with return / restorationPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Community service
Fine: —

s. 305 — dwelling / transport / worshipPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 7 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 306 — clerk / servantPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 7 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 307 — after preparation for death / hurt / restraintPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 10 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 304 — snatchingPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 3 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

Source

Statute: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) s. 303
Official source: India Code (direct fetch returned HTTP 403 on 2026-10-19); figures cross-checked across multiple India-Code-quoting reproductions
Verification status: Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Direct India Code confirmation is required before any range is treated as verified.
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.