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IPC Section 459 - Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.)
Please refer to BNS 331 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever, whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, causes grievous hurt to any person or attempts to cause death or grievous hurt to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 459 in Simple Words
If someone causes serious injury to any person or attempts to cause death or serious harm while committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, they can be punished with life imprisonment or imprisonment for up to ten years, and may also be fined.
Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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