According to Section 380:- Whoever commits theft in any building, tent or vessel, which building, tent or vessel is used as a human dwelling, or used for the custody of property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Classification of Offence
| Offence | Punishment |
|---|---|
| Theft in a building, tent or vessel | 7 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Bail | Triable By |
|---|---|---|
| Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Section 378 IPC Case Laws (Supreme Court and HC)
| Birla Corporation Ltd. vs Adventz Investments And Holdings on 9 May, 2019 |
| Durga Burman(Roy) vs State Of Sikkim on 31 July, 2014 |
| Dhananjay Chatterjee Alias Dhana vs State Of W.B. on 11 January, 1994 |
| Dhananjoy Chaterjee vs State Of W.B on 11 January, 1994 |
| Manmohan Singh vs State Of Punjab on 31 January, 1997 |
| State Of U.P vs Suresh Chandra Srivastava & Ors on 3 May, 1984 |
| Krishnan vs State Represented By Inspector Of on 8 May, 2008 |
| Udai Bhan vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh on 29 January, 1962 |
| Rajesh @ Sarkari vs The State Of Haryana on 3 November, 2020 |
| Ayodhya Singh vs State Of Rajasthan on 17 August, 1972 |
FAQs About Theft in Buildings, Tents, or Vessels
The law deals with individuals committing the offense of theft in buildings, tents, or vessels used as human dwellings or for the custody of property (Section 380). It outlines the punishment and liability for such offenses.
Theft, as per this section, involves dishonestly taking someone else’s property with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of it.
Buildings refer to permanent structures, tents are temporary shelters, and vessels include any watercraft or floating structures used for habitation or property custody.
The punishment for committing theft in buildings, tents, or vessels used as human dwellings or property custody can result in imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine.
Read also:- IPC Section 379: Punishment For Theft
IPC Section 380: Theft in dwelling house, etc,IPC Section 380: Theft in dwelling house, etc
