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SECTION 456 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 456 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 456 related FAQs
Whoever commits lurking house-trespass by night, or house-breaking by night, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 456 in Simple Words

If someone commits lurking house-trespass by night or house-breaking by night, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years, and may also be fined.


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Offence : Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night


Punishment : 3 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



Anyone who commits a lurking house-trespass or a house-breaking at night will be punished by imprisonment for up to three years. They may also be fined.





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Anyone who, while committing lurking trespass, house-breaking or attempts to do so, causes grave injury to another person or even attempts to cause death, will be punished by imprisonment for life or by imprisonment in either category for a period of up to 10 years. They may also be subject to criminal prosecution.


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