Section 380 Indian Penal Code

Section 380 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Theft in dwelling house, etc. It is under ‘Of Theft’ of CHAPTER XVII (OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY) of the Code.

Theft in dwelling house, etc.

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.