¶Section 305. Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.
Whoever commits theft—
¶(a) in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property; or
¶(b) of any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or
¶(c) of any article or goods from any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or
¶(d) of idol or icon in any place of worship; or
¶(e) of any property of the Government or of a local authority,
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.