Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — Section 304

(1) Theft is snatching if, in order to commit theft, the offender suddenly or quickly

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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