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IPC Section 443 - Lurking house-trespass


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 443 has been replaced with BNS Section 330 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(IPC section is included as a sub-section.)

Please refer to BNS 330 for updated procedures & punishments.

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  1. IPC 443 in Simple Words
Whoever commits house-trespass having taken precautions to conceal such house-trespass from some person who has a right to exclude or eject the trespasser from the building, tent or vessel which is the subject of the trespass, is said to commit “lurking house-trespass”.



IPC 443 in Simple Words

Lurking house-trespass is when someone unlawfully enters a building, tent, or vessel, while taking steps to hide their presence from someone who can legally remove them from the property.


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