Snatching is one of the genuinely new offences introduced by the BNS with no direct IPC equivalent. Section 304 was specifically inserted to address the gap between theft and robbery — snatching involves quick, surprise taking of property (like chain-snatching or phone-snatching) that doesn't quite meet the force threshold of robbery but is more serious than ordinary theft. This codification responds to the high prevalence of snatching crimes in Indian cities.

1. 1 Pick up BNS 2023.
2. 2 Go to the chapter on property offences.
3. 3 Check Section 303 → not snatching.
4. 4 Check Section 304 → 'Snatching' defined as a distinct offence. ✓ Found it.
5. 5 Section 305 and 308 deal with other property offences.

The text reads: Section 304 BNS defines 'snatching' — the sudden, swift taking of movable property from a person. This is a new offence with no IPC equivalent.