SECTION 457 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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and, if the offence intended to be committed is theft, the term of the imprisonment may be extended to fourteen years.
IPC 457 in Simple Words
If someone commits lurking house-trespass or house-breaking at night with the intention of committing any punishable offense, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to five years and may also be fined; if the intended offense is theft, the imprisonment term can be extended to fourteen years.
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Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to the commission of an offence punishable with imprisonment | 5 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
If the offence is theft | 14 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to the commission of an offence punishable with imprisonment
Punishment : 5 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Offence : If the offence is theft
Punishment : 14 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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