Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.

Whoever commits theft—

(a) in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property; or

(b) of any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or

(c) of any article or goods from any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or

(d) of idol or icon in any place of worship; or

(e) of any property of the Government or of a local authority, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Section 304 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita