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Robbery and Theft Laws in Nepal 2026: Penal Code Penalty Guide

Robbery and theft laws in Nepal under the Muluki Penal Code 2074 — Sec. 241 theft (up to 3 years imprisonment + NPR 30,000 fine; aggravated theft of government, public or religious property 2 to 7 years), Sec. 243 burglary or nakabajani (3 to 5 years), robbery with violent force (7 to 14 years + NPR 70,000 to 140,000), the FIR process at the local police station, and the difference between theft, robbery and burglary. Updated April 2026.