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SECTION 441 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Criminal trespass


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 441 in Simple Words
Whoever enters into or upon property in the possession of another with intent to commit an offence or to intimidate, insult or annoy any person in possession of such property, or having lawfully entered into or upon such property, unlawfully remains there with intent thereby to intimidate, insult or annoy any such person, or with intent to commit an offence, is said to commit “criminal trespass”.



IPC 441 in Simple Words

Criminal trespass happens when a person enters someone else's property with the intention of committing an offense, intimidating, insulting, or annoying the property owner, or unlawfully remains on the property with similar intent.

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Anyone who enters or remains unlawfully on property owned by another person with the intent to commit an offense or intimidate, annoy or insult that person, or after lawfully entering or remaining there, with the intent to intimidate or insult them, is guilty of a crime.





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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 441 to 462 of the Penal Code?

If the intended offence is theft, then the sentence of imprisonment can be up to two years.


Is trespass criminal or civil?

Trespassing, therefore, is a crime.


What is 447 section in IPC?

Criminal trespass is punishable by imprisonment for up to three months or a fine of up to 500 rupees.


Which section is IPC trespass?

Section 441, IPC, defines criminal trespass as: entering into or on property owned by another person, with intent to commit a crime, intimidating, injuring, or annoying any person in possession.