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.
BNS Section 304: Snatching
Section 304 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with snatching. It has no direct equivalent in the Indian Penal Code, 1860; it is new in the BNS. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 304(2) is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304(2) | Snatching. | Imprisonment for 3 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 304
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