Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 451 :
House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment:
(See section 332(c) of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: House-trespass in order to the commission of an offence punishable with imprisonment.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 2 years and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : The person in possession of the house trespassed upon.
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate.
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Offence: If the offence is theft.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Non-bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : The person in possession of the house trespassed upon.
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate.
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Whoever commits house-trespass in order to the committing of any offence punishable with imprisonment, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years,
and shall also be liable to fine; and if the offence intended to be committed is theft, the term of the imprisonment may be extended to seven years.
