Legal Help (Kanooni sahayata) on Instagram: "Punishment for Theft under BNS: Under Section 303(2) of the BNS: • Imprisonment up to 3 years, or • Fine, or • Both ⸻ Punishment May Vary Based on Circumstances: If shoplifting is: • Simple and first-time — courts often grant leniency, especially for minor items. • Habitual or involves organized gangs — punishment can be more severe. • If force, threats, or weapons are involved — it may be classified as robbery or dacoity, leading to much harsher pena