Whoever commits theft,—
- in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property; or
- of any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or
- of any article or goods from any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or
- of idol or icon in any place of worship; or
- 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.