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SECTION 460 IPC - Indian Penal Code - All persons jointly concerned in lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night punishable where death or grievous hurt caused by one of them
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
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.
IPC 460 in Simple Words
If during the act of lurking house-trespass by night or house-breaking by night, any person involved in the offense tries to cause death or serious harm to anyone, all individuals involved in the crime will be punished with life imprisonment or imprisonment for up to ten years, and may also be fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death or grievous hurt caused by one of several persons jointly concerned in house-breaking by Night, etc. | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Death or grievous hurt caused by one of several persons jointly concerned in house-breaking by Night, etc.
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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