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.