BNS 304 — Snatching.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

304. (1) Theft is snatching if, in order to commit theft, the offender
suddenly  or  quickly  or  forcibly  seizes  or  secures  or  grabs  or  takes  away
from any person or from his possession any movable property.
(2)    Whoever    commits    snatching,    shall    be    punished    with
imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three
years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Theft  in  a dwelling  house,  or  means  of  transportation  or  place  of
worship, etc.

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