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SECTION 448 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for house-trespass


Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 448 has been replaced with BNS Section 329 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(The IPC section is included as a sub-section in the BNS sans heading. The upper limit of the fine has been increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.)

Please refer to BNS 329 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 448 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 448 related FAQs
Whoever commits house-trespass shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.



IPC 448 in Simple Words

If someone commits house-trespass, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to one year, or a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.


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Offence : House-trespass


Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



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