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SECTION 449 IPC - Indian Penal Code - House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death


Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 449 has been replaced with BNS Section 332 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.)

Please refer to BNS 332 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 449 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 449 related FAQs
Whoever commits house-trespass in order to the committing of any offence punishable with death, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 449 in Simple Words

If someone commits house-trespass with the intent to commit an offense punishable with death, they can be punished with either life imprisonment or rigorous imprisonment for up to ten years, and may also be fined.


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Offence : House-trespass in order to the commission of an offence punishable with death


Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



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What is Section 450 of the IPC?

Anyone who commits house-trespass to commit an offence punishable by life imprisonment will be punished either with imprisonment or fines of up to ten years.


What is Section 448 of the IPC?

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Is rigorous imprisonment bailable or not?

Is a sentence of rigorous imprisonment bailable?


What is IPC section 457?

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