Pakistan Penal Code 1860 · Chapter XVII
PPC Section 380: Theft in dwelling house, etc.
Section 380 PPC punishes theft committed in a building, tent or vessel that is used as a human dwelling or for keeping property. Because it involves an invasion of a home or a store, the law treats it more seriously than simple theft.
Text of Section 380 PPC
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.
Ingredients of the Offence under Section 380 PPC
- Theft as defined in Section 378
- Committed in a building, tent or vessel
- The place is used as a human dwelling or for the custody of property
Punishment under Section 380 PPC
Imprisonment of either description for up to seven years, and liability to fine.
Is Section 380 PPC Bailable? Cr.P.C. Classification
| Cognizable or not | Cognizable (may arrest without warrant) |
|---|---|
| Warrant or summons | Warrant |
| Bailable or not | Non-bailable |
| Compoundable or not | Not compoundable |
| Triable by | Any Judicial Magistrate |
Source: Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Schedule II.
FAQs on Section 380 PPC
Does Section 380 PPC cover a shop or godown?
Yes, if the building is used for the custody of property, such as a shop, warehouse or godown, the section can apply even though nobody lives there.
How is Section 380 different from Section 379 PPC?
Section 379 covers simple theft with up to three years. Section 380 covers theft inside a dwelling or storage place and raises the maximum to seven years.
Is Section 380 PPC bailable?
Under Schedule II of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, an offence under Section 380 PPC is non-bailable, cognizable (may arrest without warrant), not compoundable, and triable by Any Judicial Magistrate.
Related Sections of the Pakistan Penal Code
- Section 378: Theft
- Section 379: Punishment for theft
- Section 381: Theft by clerk or servant or property in possession of master
- Section 381-A: Theft of a car or other motor vehicles
- Section 382: Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft
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