Pakistan Penal Code 1860 · Chapter XVII
PPC Section 381-A: Theft of a car or other motor vehicles
Section 381-A PPC creates a specific offence of theft of a car or any other motor vehicle, expressly including motorcycles, scooters and tractors. Its Explanation extends it to theft of a tube-well's electric motor or a transformer.
Text of Section 381-A PPC
Whoever commits theft of a car or any other motor vehicle, including motor-cycle, scooter and Tractor shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and with fine not exceeding the value of the stolen car or motor vehicle.
Explanation: Theft of an electric motor of a tube-well or transformer shall be within the meaning of this section.
Ingredients of the Offence under Section 381-A PPC
- Theft as defined in Section 378
- The property is a car or motor vehicle, including a motorcycle, scooter or tractor
- Or, under the Explanation, an electric motor of a tube-well or a transformer
Punishment under Section 381-A PPC
Imprisonment of either description for up to seven years, and fine not exceeding the value of the stolen vehicle.
Is Section 381-A 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 | Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class |
Source: Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Schedule II.
FAQs on Section 381-A PPC
Is motorcycle theft covered by Section 381-A PPC?
Yes. The section expressly includes motorcycles and scooters as well as cars and tractors.
How much fine can be imposed under Section 381-A PPC?
The fine cannot exceed the value of the stolen car or motor vehicle, in addition to imprisonment of up to seven years.
Is Section 381-A PPC bailable?
Under Schedule II of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, an offence under Section 381-A PPC is non-bailable, cognizable (may arrest without warrant), not compoundable, and triable by Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class.
Related Sections of the Pakistan Penal Code
- Section 379: Punishment for theft
- Section 380: Theft in dwelling house, etc.
- Section 381: Theft by clerk or servant or property in possession of master
- Section 382: Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft
- Section 383: Extortion
- Section 384: Punishment for extortion
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