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SECTION 441 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Criminal trespass

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Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 441 has been replaced with BNS Section 329 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(IPC section is included as a sub-section.)

Please refer to BNS 329 for updated procedures & punishments.

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  1. IPC 441 in Simple Words
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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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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.



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