● Modified in BNS
Section 379 IPC punished theft with imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both.
BNS Section 303(2) punishes theft with imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both; on a second or subsequent conviction, rigorous imprisonment of 1 to 5 years and fine. For theft of property worth less than ₹5,000, a first-time offender may be sentenced to community service upon return or restoration of the property.
Renumbered to BNS 303(2). New features: enhanced punishment for repeat offenders and community service as a sentence for petty first-time theft.
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