Section 245
Prohibition Of Movement Carrying Tools To Be Used In Commission Of Theft
theft: (1) No person shall, with the intention of committing theft
or robbery, move around or enter into or attempt to enter into the
house of any person carrying instruments such as any tool, object,
arms, duplicate key, gloves and ladder that may be used in the
commission of theft or robbery.
(2) A person who so moves, enters into or attempts to enter
into as referred to in sub-section (1) shall, unless otherwise proved,
be considered to have moved, entered into or attempted to enter into,
with the intention of committing theft.
(3) A person who commits, or causes to be committed, the
offence referred to in sub-section (1) shall be liable to a sentence of
imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or a fine not
exceeding ten thousand rupees or both the sentences.