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IPC Section 456 - Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. “by night' is replaced by after “sunset and before sunrise”.)
Please refer to BNS 331 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever commits lurking house-trespass by night, or house-breaking by night, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 456 in Simple Words
If someone commits lurking house-trespass by night or house-breaking by night, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years, and may also be fined.
Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night | 3 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night
Punishment : 3 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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