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SECTION 454 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 454 in Simple Words
If someone commits lurking house-trespass or house-breaking with the intention of committing any punishable offense, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years and may also be fined; if the intended offense is theft, the imprisonment term can be extended to ten years.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to the commission of an offence punishable with imprisonment | 3 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
| If the offence be theft | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to the commission of an offence punishable with imprisonment
Punishment : 3 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Offence : If the offence be theft
Punishment : 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
If the intended offence is theft, then the person who commits the lurking house-trespass, or house-breaking in order to commit an offence punishable by imprisonment, will be subject to imprisonment for up to three years.
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