333. Whoever commits house-trespass, having made preparation for causing hurt to any person or for assaulting any person, or for wrongfully restraining any person, or for putting any person in fear of hurt, or of assault, or of wrongful restraint, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 333: House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint
Section 333 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with house-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint. It replaces IPC 452, IPC 455, IPC 457, IPC 458 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 333 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | House-trespass, having made preparation for causing hurt, assault, etc. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 333
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 452: House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint
- IPC 455: Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint
- IPC 457: Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
- IPC 458: Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint
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