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IPC Section 453 - Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking


Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 453 has been replaced with BNS Section 331 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(IPC section is included as a sub-section. “Lurking” is dropped from heading.)

Please refer to BNS 331 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 453 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 453 related FAQs

Whoever commits lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 453 in Simple Words

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


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Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking

Offence : Lurking house trespass or house-breaking


Punishment : 2 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



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Frequently Asked Questions


Is Section 452 IPC bailable or not?

Punishment under Section 452 IPC This offence can be tried by any magistrate, is not bailable and does not require a judge to decide it. This offence does not fall under the category of compoundable offenses. 21 February 2022


What is IPC section 457?

Section 457: House-breaking or trespassing by night to commit an offence punishable by imprisonment.


What is Section 455 of IPC?

IPC 455 in Simple Words A person who commits a lurking house trespass, house breaking, or assaults, restrains, or threatens anyone with the intent to harm them, can be sentenced to imprisonment of up to 10 years and fined. 1 Dec 2023


What do you mean by lurking house trespass?

Description. Looming house-trespass is committed by someone who conceals a house-trespass in order to avoid being identified or removed from the building or vessel that is the object of the trespass.