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SECTION 455 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 455 in Simple Words
If someone commits lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, with prior preparation to cause harm, assault, wrongfully restrain, or threaten anyone, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years, and may also be fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation made for causing hurt, assault, etc. | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation made for causing hurt, assault, etc.
Punishment : 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Anyone who commits lurking house trespass or house breaking, with the intention of harming or assaulting another person or wrongfully restraint any other person or putting them in fear, will be punished by imprisonment for either one or two years.
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