Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Section 304 :
Snatching :
Section : 304 (2)
Classification of Offence:
Offence : Snatching.
Punishment : Imprisonment for three years, and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Non-bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable.
By Which Court Triable : Any Magistrate.
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(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 moveable 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.